A perfect life grants no faults, nor offers innocence it exists, untouched by human hands, in the balance of what is and what could be, where truth hides in the shadows of doubt, and we, mere mortals, seek clarity.
In the cold that surrounds us, there is a fire that refuses to die, a flame defying the frost, born from the relentless helplessness we face, a rage that stirs the heart, a strength that rises from the core of being.
But our imperfection is not just internal; it spills into the world like ink on paper, staining the words we speak, the hands we touch, our broken promises, and unspoken truths.
We are not perfect, nor should we be, for in our flaws lies the power to connect, to reach out, to touch the hearts of others, because we are more than illusions of innocence, more than the weight of guilt that drags us down.
Our strength is not only in the struggle, but in the way we reach for one another, in the imperfection of shared laughter and shared pain, in the rawness of human touch, in the beauty of the cracks between our souls.
We are those who stand in defiance, fighting the cold with the warmth of our will, for it is in our imperfection that we find our strength, and in that strength, we not only crush the tyranny of helplessness, but we also build a world that reflects our shared fragility.
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Author:
G.Cabús (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The inspiration came from a desire to explore how, the individual experience of imperfection extends into the collective human experience. Imperfection is not a solitary battle but a shared reality. I wanted to emphasize that our flaws not only shape us as individuals but also influence how we relate to others, how we build communities, and how we find beauty in the connections we form despite our fragility.\r\n\r\nThis poem reflects the power of imperfection to foster unity, empathy, and a dropper understanding of what it means to be human.
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Differences make for unity. A melting pot of diversity that leads to different views and inspiration. A lovely meaning to this work
Thank you for your insightful words. I love the idea that differences create unity and inspire new perspectives. Diversity is indeed a source of richness, and I’m glad this poem conveyed that meaning to you.
Without those imperfections we would all be the same and not an individual, and that would be a sad world, nicely expressed write with serious message, enjoyed the read
Thank you so much for your kind words. I completely agree—our imperfections shape our uniqueness, and without them, the world would lose its depth and individuality. I’m glad you enjoyed the read!
You are very welcome
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