Perfection (poem) by Amber V Moonstone on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 22, 2015

none is perfect, and that is what makes us the beautiful diversity of humanity. she are perfect enough just as she iscreated to be. Time is the enemy but hopefully she will finde the will and strength to fill the emptiness. this poem touched my heart.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on February 11, 2015

My heart bleeds for all the pressures our young people have to contend with in the world we have created where we are fed and believe lies about who we are and what we are supposed to live up to. Bless you for your compassion, Amber. May this young lady come to know and love herself for the unique and wonderful person that she already is. And overcome the sense of being overwhelmed by forces she fears are beyond her control. xx

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on February 7, 2015

Sadly perfection is not what we see in the mirror.
It is what is inside us that makes us strive for it, never to achieve that which we seek so vehemently.
But,"cannot feed among the living."
Sounds a bit like a Zombie to me. :-)

Walt

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on February 2, 2015

Yes, our society needs to teach self-compassion to all, and to young girls especially, so there is internal support in a culture of perfectionism and false appearances. I have a niece with this and it breaks my heart. Blessings dear Amber,
Christine

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on February 2, 2015

Wow! Very touching and compelling poetry Amber! It brings back memories of people who have battled with anorexia in the past. Most have not survived. It's kind of ironic that this occurs in a society where so many folks struggle with keeping off just a few pounds. There was a lady in our church who modeled a t-shirt for the youth to help promote a fund raiser. She was overweight but her smile made her appear just perfect for the job. The result - after church almost all the shirts sold out! WAKE UP America! Beauty is definitely only skin deep! Thank You for this write...

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on February 1, 2015

This is such a heartfelt and deep poem. You must know that there is no such thing as "Perfection". No matter how good a person you are there's bound to be someone who dislike you and criticize you. Don't be too hard on yourself. You only have to answer to God, and no one else. Don't live your life for others, live it for yourself!! You are the only one who can make yourself happy. Make no excuses for being you!

Sandie

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on January 31, 2015

I don't think it's perfection that creates this phenomenon. There is an imperfection in some people's psyche that allows this to happen. That lets all addictions to happen. I understand that some have been able to overcome their anorexia. I certainly hope that this young lady can have that happen to her.

Ron

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on January 31, 2015

Nicely-done, but sadly, most who suffer won't get to your wonderful conclusion - "I cannot do it any longer / I accept that I am not perfect!" Most who are afflicted... simply stay that way and never admit they have a problem - here's hoping for a revolution!

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on January 31, 2015

~Amber~
The relief of pressure to realize your not perfect
can open the doors for so much more. Wonderful poem Amber!

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

"wandering past stolen moments,
that once felt comfortable"
Those lines have such an impact Amber.
Acceptance... perfection, both often times elusive. Accepting our imperfections? A never ending battle. Thanks for channeling that.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

perfection is an illusion but it is our nature to aspire toward it ... i like the depth to your poem, Amber ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

Perfectly imperfect and imperfectly perfect. How boring perfection would be!!!
That said, I am what practice makes. ;)

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

So sad that young women feel these pressures to be perfect....
I hope she gets help and becomes well...
You have summed this up well with your perceptive words Amber...
Love, Diana....

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

You managed to delve within her thoughts and say what she might say, or think what she might think. I enjoyed this. At least I think I did, my short term memory is not too good these days. (True)

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

If we were perfect we'd be sitting by God.....

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Reviewed on January 30, 2015

Perfection is an illusion, but we should strive for it anyways.

Michael D.