so i'm not perfect

so i’m not perfect

is that a surprise?

maybe only to myself.

in my mind

i know

that no one is perfect.

and yet

i expect myself to be?

i beat myself up

when i make a mistake

i agonize over what i

should have

done differently.

i need to learn how to forgive myself

for not being perfect.

one of the hardest things to do

and yet

i know

it is a key

to a peaceful heart.

so i chose to forgive myself

and ask God to help me

release myself

from the need to be perfect

for today at least

 blessings