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Striving for the Unrealistic

By Marcus HillPublished 5 months ago 1 min read
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Photo by Elias Maurer on Unsplash

Reflections shift as we do.

It’s easy to misinterpret ourselves

when the world proves false.

Who knew eyes could speak

a fluent language of love—

one that second-guesses itself

and still aches to be understood?

Goals without direction

often fail,

yet they still make for great stories.

Perfection breeds fear,

while imperfection offers

life’s most cherished gifts.

We know what’s true,

but trusting that we know best

feels unrealistic.

Doubt wears courage

to those covered in scars,

because feeling undeserving

is simply human.

Guidance calls from deep within—

we know nothing

we’ve never been taught.

Listen,

even as distractions fill the soul.

Pursue perfection relentlessly,

a goal never meant to be reached,

but one that drives

unimaginable effort.

Strive for the unrealistic

to achieve all that is possible

in your life’s story.

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