Somthin jus a little human

sorenbarrett

Nobody likes perfection it reminds us of our faults
We relate with imperfections in them everyone exalts
A scratch, dent, tear, out of tune note nothing fake here
Something human a sweaty, grimy dirt stained peer
A fault to make us feel better
A hole in a friend's sweater
Each nick a mark of memory makes it unique
Its blemishes give value, to a story we seek
Nothing like an old pair of shoes
An old guitar beaten plays the best blues
So to hell with autotune, screw AI
Give me a song out a tune and somethin just a bit awry

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  • Friendship

    Nicely said. Your poem revolves around the value of imperfection and the beauty found in flaws. You emphasize how human experiences, marked by imperfections, resonate more deeply than the sterile perfection often sought in art and life. Yet the poem celebrates authenticity and the stories embedded in our imperfections, suggesting that these elements create connections among individuals.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Friendship again you have hit the mark. It is in the fingerprints left on life that it holds value. Any machine can make a bottle but it takes a human artist to create a Ming vase. I appreciate your comment and interpretation

    • David Wakeling

      yes perfection is over-rated and frankly just OCD and unachievable. I have always been happy with my old shoes and 10 year old jumper that still fits.A great poem well constructed.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much David for your read and comment it is deeply appreciated.

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Soren, this made me smile…there’s something deeply true in celebrating the scratches and dents instead of hiding them. That last turn toward the beauty of being a little awry really lands. A wonderfully human piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks so much Tristan for your read and comment and understanding it is as always appreciated. We live in a world that discards anything outdated and damaged. We no longer fix things we replace them in a plastic world where shiny is the thing.

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            You are most welcome, Soren. That is so the truth. Indeed. And human lives sadly get included in that. Powerful metaphor on multiple levels.

          • Neville


            My goodness, how I like the cut of your jib sir .. so very much up my alley .. Neville 😎👍

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you my dear friend for the kind comment and review it is most appreciated

            • Thomas W Case

              Tremendous work.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and kind words it is appreciated

              • orchidee

                Good write SB.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much Orchi for the review it is again appreciated

                • Allie561

                  Wonderful poem Soren, yes it does relate to the one I published. Imperfections can be beautiful and you described that perfectly. I liked how you included robotic parts, it’s a good reminder of how strange it is when something lacks imperfection.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much for the review and words of support they are deeply valued

                    • Allie561

                      You’re very welcome

                    • orchidee

                      Oh I dunno. AI can be helpful with giving some information, I find.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Sure just like a loan shark can give you money

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        You’ve certainly joined company with some widespread cultural beliefs here, Soren and reworked some familiar ideas in this very pleasing piece: patina, an imperfection in a middle eastern carpet (only God is perfect) and the Japanese celebration of pottery breakages in decorative repairs. You are in good standing

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks Dave for the read and support. I guess I am just getting old.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          If we were all perfect we would have nothing for which to aim in life soren. Very good and very true write.

                          Andy

                          • sorenbarrett

                            So true Andy thank you for your insight and read of this poem it is most appreciated

                          • HerTime

                            I love this. Humans so easily forget that we aren’t meant to be able to do it all.
                            Loved the AI reference.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much for the read and comment it means a lot

                            • Tom Dylan

                              Fine words, Soren. Nicely done. The old guitar plays the best blues! Love it!

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks so much Tom. So good to hear from you hope you are doing well.

                                • Tom Dylan

                                  You're welcome, Soren. I'm hoping my muse will be along shortly. 🙂



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