Embracing Imperfection: A Journey of Inspiration and Growth



We can inspire change without expecting perfection
No one is truly perfect Nor should we ever expect
Ourselves or others to be without fault
For we are all human and diverse in our pace
And path of development that inspire
Us to discover and create in different ways.
To change is not to erase or replace
The essence of who we are or aspire
To be, but to embrace our imperfect
Nature and learn from our faults
To grow and evolve in new ways
That defy what others expect.
We should not deny or hide our faults
But acknowledge and accept them as ways
To improve and refine our skills and grace
That make us unique and perfect
In our own right and respect
The diversity that enriches and inspires.

There are many ways
To express and manifest our perfect
Potential that may not align or inspire
With the norms or standards that others expect
Or impose on us with their narrow or biased trace
Of judgment that magnifies our faults.
We cannot let others project
Their visions or values onto our face
Nor conform to their rigid ways
Of thinking or living that may inspire
Resentment or regret for our faults
Or make us feel less than perfect.
We should also seek to inspire
Others with our strengths and not our faults
To support and encourage them to expect
More from themselves and explore new ways
To unleash their inner perfect
Power that can transform and replace.
We can learn from our faults without losing direction  
We can find new ways to be perfect in our imperfection.

We can learn from our faults without losing direction  
We can find new ways to be perfect in our imperfection
We need not fear judgment or seek perfection
When we embrace our humanness without rejection
Each path is unique, a work still in progression  
How we choose to walk guides our life's reflections
Though the road's not clear what lies ahead in store
By accepting our nature, wisdom we gain more   
Within our diversity strength and beauty appear   
When we respect each other without fostering fear
By embracing our differences joy shall be found    
Together in imperfection, completeness is round.

About this poem

This poem celebrates human imperfection and diversity. It argues that we should not expect perfection from ourselves or others, nor hide our faults, as we are all uniquely human. The poem encourages embracing our imperfect nature in order to grow and evolve. It suggests we should not let others impose narrow standards or expectations on us, or make us feel judged for our faults. Rather than denying our faults, the poem says we can learn from them and find new ways to be "perfect in our imperfection. " An overarching message is that we should inspire others with our strengths, encourage them to reach their potential, and respect individuality instead of fostering resentment or regret over faults. 

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Written on April 02, 2017

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on October 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme abxcdecdxfebfecbbx ebdbcfbcedfbdfbebcAA AAaaaxgghhii
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 2,089
Words 385
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 18, 20, 12

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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