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Always Perfect

Written by Taraji S.J. Adams

By Taraji AdamsPublished 29 days ago 1 min read

Everything must be perfect

Or there will be an effect

No mistakes or errors

Here comes the terrors

Always perfect is what they say

But they never understood the price to pay

Endless study and work

They always lurk

The disappointment kicks in

So does the pain within

Always perfect

Is what they say

But they never realize the work I gave

There is never a perfect person

But they expect perfect

When they ask and I don’t know

They stare with snow

Why can’t I be normal and imperfect

But this is what they expect

Failure is not an option

But it’s all in my head

They are me

I expect perfection

I never realized the work I gave

I never understood the price to pay

Always perfect

Is what I made

And that will never change

Mental Health

About the Creator

Taraji Adams

Im a highschool student experimenting with my writing skills. I inspire to be a journalist or a creative writing professor. Any feedback on any of my pieces is welcomed and well appreciated.

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