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Imperfectly Perfect

Finding Beauty in Flaws

By Rana Zeeshan TariqPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Imperfectly Perfect
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Imperfection, the unique beauty,
That sets us each apart,
It's the deviation from the norm,
The wonder that captures the heart.

It's the asymmetry in nature,
The tree with gnarled and twisted roots,
The scarred earth that blooms with life,
The river that meanders and pursuits.

It's the blemish on the perfect face,
The gap in the flawless smile,
The asymmetrical eyes that see,
The unique feature that's worthwhile.

It's the tremble in a singer's voice,
The misstep in a dancer's feet,
The pause in a heartfelt speech,
The vulnerability that's hard to beat.

It's the beauty in abandoned places,
The whispers of stories untold,
The old house with creaky stairs,
The rusted gate, the path now overgrown.

Imperfection is the brushstroke,
The line that's not quite straight,
The flaw that makes us human,
The grace that defines our fate.

So let us embrace imperfection,
And celebrate the beauty we've found,
For it's the imperfect that makes us perfect,
In our uniqueness, we are truly profound.

With every quirk and every flaw,
Our truest selves are revealed,
So let us cherish our imperfections,
And the beauty they unconcealed.

Thus let us be proud of our imperfections,
And all they allow us to be,
For in celebrating our flaws and faults,
We achieve authenticity.

This is the beauty of imperfection,
The imperfection of our beauty,
The celebration of every quirk,
The appreciation of our diversity.

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  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    ❤️🥰

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