Nobody is perfect.

The colors that define your face
A distant time, a distant place
You’re judging those you call your friends
With a broken bridge upon a mend
Find yourself in a past mistake
Gazing at reflections inside your lake
With imperfections you won’t see
Comes pain, rage, and jealousy
A stumble and a bitter taste
You ponder if it’s all a waste
You shut your eyes and close them tight
There is no black, turn to the light
Child, let me tell you something wise
Perhaps a key of grand surprise
There is no one complete inside
No reason that you have to hide
My heart for you is open wide

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  • Rachel on May 28, 2008

    How very true. We try our best to be perfect and expect it from those around as well.

    Thanks for sharing this article.

  • Dee Huff on May 28, 2008

    Beautifully put.

  • Ruby Hawk on May 28, 2008

    Truer words were never spoken.

  • Unofre Pili on May 28, 2008

    Beautiful and creative lines.Nice.

  • Darlene McFarlane on May 28, 2008

    A beautiful message. I loved it.

  • Susan on May 28, 2008

    Very well written Josey. Truly loved this one.

  • nobert soloria bermosa on May 28, 2008

    very nice piece of poetry Josey,thanks

  • Glynis on May 29, 2008

    I enjoyed this, so true.

  • quiet voice on May 29, 2008

    …Hi Josey, Such a very deep meaning,
    well written piece. You are very skilled.
    Take care. Your comments on my behalf
    are greatly appreciated.

  • deepbluesea on May 29, 2008

    Beautifully written. I really enjoyed reading this!

  • Francie on May 29, 2008

    Loved this well written piece. You are right no-one is perfect, the poem however seemed to be =)

  • R.B. Parsley on May 29, 2008

    Josey,
    Great Job!!! I loved this! You have such a way of putting things into perspective. But do keep in mind, that its true, though none of us is perfect, its also true god didn\’t make no junk. He who thinks and says he is perfect is only a fool that is lieing to himself.There has been only one being that is perfect in every way, and that is gods son Jesus. Wed all make mistakes, and in doing so, we learn from our mistakes. Again, Excellent poem, Josey. Keep up the good work. You are fantastic!!!!!!

    Randy

  • IcyCucky on May 30, 2008

    Wonderful poem, Josey!

  • Josey on May 30, 2008

    You guys are too nice. Thanks!

  • Nick Kenney on May 30, 2008

    Very nice Josey!

  • Lucy Lockett on May 31, 2008

    That was a well written piece, I loved the words and meaning.

  • tracy sardelli on Jun 2, 2008

    lovely poem, great wisdom.

  • salvatore on Jun 2, 2008

    great poem, well done.

  • Tessa on Jun 5, 2008

    Beautiful and captivating!

  • Koyin on Jun 6, 2008

    Great work,

    It flows very smoothly and yet still has a deep meaning behind it.

    Keep it up,

    Koyin

  • Alexa Gates on Jun 8, 2008

    beautiful and inspirational poem!

  • diane p. mccloskey on Jun 15, 2008

    very nice. i like it.

  • Eden Emersen on Jun 17, 2008

    I love your rhythm and the gentle tone. The theme that we all have our “dysfunctions” is so true also, though that might not be too strong a word. Great poem!

  • PoeticXtacy on Jun 19, 2008

    As i read this i smiled thinking how many people i know including myself should read this as a reminder before we start our day. very nice read

  • Alaine Watson on Jun 19, 2008

    Great job. Your poem was beautiful. It is truly inspirational.

  • Casdok on Jun 23, 2008

    Beautiful.

  • Michael Key on Jun 24, 2008

    Very informative my friend you should be proud.

  • PR Mace on Jun 27, 2008

    Great work. You have skill with a poem.

  • mazhur on Jun 28, 2008

    very nice!

  • mazHur on Jun 28, 2008

    Enjoy reading this:

    http://english.agonia.net/index.php/poetry/1786912/index.html
    Looking in the mirror,,,
    poetry [ ]
    life,old age, memories,change,time and space,

    - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – -
    by mazHur [ Mazhar Butt]

    Looking in the mirror

    by mazHur

    It made me laugh
    at myself;
    That was a deadly mistake
    Looking in the mirror
    At my age!
    reflections of old follies,
    timidity, audacities;
    delights and regrets,
    successes and failures,
    done undone deeds;
    Ah, all that crap
    which made me up
    which cooked me up
    into the present shape
    yet I live with a complaining heart;
    so many desires still unfulfilled,
    so many wishes that got killed
    by the ruthless hand of time;
    What can I do now
    with my aching and shaking body?
    The destination seems round the corner
    no friend, no foe besides
    to keep the fire of my ambitions
    kindled;
    Yet, I made a fool of myself
    by glancing in the mirror
    Only to find the broken edifice
    of life now to be lifted
    and dumped by someone
    into a shallow narrow ditch,

  • for real? on Jun 28, 2008

    … seriously?……….

  • Carissa on Jul 9, 2008

    Beautifully written.

  • brandon on Aug 5, 2008

    wow very very good I really like this one alot. its so true. keep up the great work.

  • Rebekah Lowell on Aug 18, 2008

    A person could go nuts trying to be what everyone else wants them to be. Learning to be ourselves will find us not perfection but happiness.

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