Reflection

Perfectly Imperfect...

She isn’t the most

Beautiful of women

There are... Things 

Things that she would change

If her body were a canvas

And she held the brush

She would paint herself

As she sees her true self

In her mind’s eye

Even now passing hands

Over places long healed

Across scars fingertips

Can no longer feel

But are still there

Always there…

Lingering beneath the skin

 

No one said she is perfect

Nor has she ever claimed to be

She has always been…

Okay

Just okay

Never too little

Yet maybe too much

Of a bit of everything

 

As she is a victim

To her own emotions

Times when her mouth opens

Faster than it should

Feeling like a passenger

To her own chaos

A kite

Caught in her own storm

When she hurts

Those she loves the most

Not meaning too

Never meaning too

Just as much along for the wild adventure

That is an untamable her

 

No one said she is perfect

Nor has she ever claimed to be

She has always been…

Okay

Just okay

Never too little

Yet maybe too much

Of a bit of everything

 

She cries

When her heart is breaking

Will defend

Forever fight

Too long…

Much too hard

For what she believes in

And make mistakes

She will genuinely apologize for

Knowing when she is wrong

Yet will never live down

The quaking rumble of thunder

The deafening slice of lightning

Or the wounds left by a sun

That burns too fiercely

For just anyone to hold

 

No one said she is perfect

And she is exhausted of trying to be

She has always been…

Okay

Just okay

Because whatever happened to

Just loving another

Caring for someone…

 

Unconditionally

Author's Note

Sigh... This piece completely bothers me... I've never been one to believe a person is capable of being flawed. What we perceive as our imperfections can be viewed quite differently by another and even by ourselves. Everything is seemingly based upon perspective... As one big mouth can start a movement that can change the world for the better. An unwillingness to give in, to stop fighting for what someone believes in can be entirely beautiful when applied in the right ways, such as holding a lovers hand in their darkest hour. There are no flaws... Merely differing ways to utilize ourselves as one day a weakness could be a strength and the next day a strength a weakness. Everyone is beautiful and so worthy.

Reviews

[Dr. YumnaKay]

"As she is a victim
To her own emotions
Times when her mouth opens
Faster than it should
Feeling like a passenger
To her own chaos"

I totally relate with these lines. 'Victim to her own emotions' is so true. We let ourselves flow too often.

This was a heart touching write for me. I also agree with every word of your author's note. It really is about differing perspectives. What we think is a flaw in someone can mean all the world to another..
Superb write 👍

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you so much, YumnaKay.:) Your words are so appreciated. Relating to this piece and the author's note (which I seldom leave). And yes... We do let ourselves flow too often. Especially when you are accustomed to being entirely yourself with someone.:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It made me wonder too.. Your author's note can very well be another story..
You're welcome, Beautiful Intentions! Quite some time after which you wrote something 😊

[Beautiful Intentions]

Ahaha.:) That's a fabulous idea, sweetheart. It could be another little something to write. And I know... I write elsewhere the majority of the time. And mainly short stories rarely shared. Poetry is just not my forte as I wasn't kidding when I said I have a big mouth.:) Aha...

[Dr. YumnaKay]

How can you say that.. I've read some really fabulous poetry of yours here 😊
A big mouth isn't bad either 😉

[Beautiful Intentions]

Aww... You're so kind to say so. You're an amazing writer yourself, YumnaKay. When it comes to poetry all I can ever do it try my best. And thank you for the reassurance although my mouth can be a trouble maker in it's overly passionate abundance. It's so good to talk with you again. It really has been a while.:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you, not amazing..just someone trying to find her feet on the ground lol

Hahah yeah! I've experienced that first hand 😂😂😂
It's good to talk to you too! I've read almost all your pieces 😊

[Beautiful Intentions]

See... Perspective.:) I think you're an amazing writer. You've read all my pieces? Makes me want to post a hundred more. Will have to visit your page to return all the kindness, sweetheart. I have become a lousy reviewer.:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Nah I don't work that way.. You aren't lousy lol it's me who's too free these days 😂😂 oh and yeah, sure post more! I love to read 😊😊

[Beautiful Intentions]

You're too kind. And I will be sure to return it all and then some.:) Take up some of your free time with reviewing you to death. Will be along shortly! Work flow, you know.:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahah lol yeah! See ya around 😉💜

[wordman]

beauty comes from the heart,and it takes soul for unconditional love,loved the write

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you kindly, wordman... And I agree. It takes soul to love someone unconditionally.

[wordman]

my pleasure

[BBP]

Enjoyed this read. Thank you for sharing. Flaws can sometimes become our favorite feature.

Time and perception can change everything. :)

[Beautiful Intentions]

Completely agree, Bev! And thank you so much for reviewing.:)

[BBP]

:) my pleasure