Strive for Imperfection

by Lemma   Apr 5, 2008


I will always try my best
To be true to who I am.
To be myself and no-one else,
And still not give a damn.

I'll wear my hair how I want to,
Won't pile on the blush every day.
I'll live my life how I think I should,
And do everything my own way.

I'll eat doughnuts if I feel like it,
Even if I put on a few pounds.
Sure I might not be size zero
And I'm not the one that guys hound.

My grades are good but not perfect,
You can call me a nerd or a geek.
I don't really mind what you think of me,
Whether you think I'm cool or a freak.

So long as I've got my honey,
And my family and my good friends,
I'll stay just the way I am for now,
And not conform to the trend.

If I'm fashionable it is coincidence,
If I'm trendy it's not with intent,
I don't want to be perfect,
And this is what some people resent.

They say that I could be a model,
That I'd make a good doctor or vet,
Don't get me wrong, those things would be great,
But I haven't decided quite yet

What I want to do with my life
Or who and what I should be,
So for now I'll go with what I think
And stick with just being me.

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  • 16 years ago

    by BlueEyedMystery

    This poem sends a great message out to everyone. You don't need to be like everyone else to be happy. You just need to be yourself and you're family and true friends will always love you no matter what. I hate how everyone is trying to be popular and trendy these day. There's no originality. No uniqueness. It's kind of sad. I definitely don't follow the trends or label myself or anything like that. I'm just me, and I think that everyone should be themselves. :]. Amazingly inspiring poem! Well done.

    I will always try my best
    To be true to who I am.
    To be myself and no-one else,
    And still not give a damn.

    ^^ That last part just made a smile form across my face.

    Keep writing!
    Cayce

  • 16 years ago

    by Nix

    Great topic, very refreshing poem, I admire it's originality. I usually prefer poems with more unique wording and metaphors but this one is quite impressive cause it has so strong message and you expressed your self on very creative and interesting way. I enjoyed in whole piece, bravo for writing it and you have very good attitude.
    Overall well done!

  • 16 years ago

    by Veamm

    Excellent!

    I like the way that you had describe your personality and all that you desires. Its just life and its just the way it is. This is awesome piece and goo d concept as well. I admire you stuffs they're really great. I liked all the lines they're are powerful!

    Keep it up!
    Veamm

  • 16 years ago

    by Danielle

    Sometimes life can be so confusing, trying to find out who you are is a constant battle because people are constantly changing.
    wonderful work.

  • 16 years ago

    by WrittenInTheStars

    Love this poem. I love how you want to be unique in a world where everyone HAS to be the same. Skinny, tall, blonde. Just for the message of this poem you get a 5/5.

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