I am a contradictiona perfect imperfectio On looking in from outsideI think I’d pass inspection My nails are neat, each hair in place My clothes the latest styles But look a little closer, And you can see my trials The window to my balanced soul Is stained from too much smoke A birds eye view down at my hear tWill clearly show it’s broke My best intentions lead to pain And complicated messes My head is filled with wishes, My decisions second guesses There was a time I tried to hide each wrinkle, scar and tea rBut I’m learning to appreciateThat I’m more than I appear Each wrinkle tells a story The path from there to here I’ve earned a little wisdom With every falling tear My soul will soar in brilliant skies But then I’ll need to rest The embers of my passion Still smolder in my chest Perhaps I’ll let my hair go wild And skip the manicure I’ll wear my favorite color They’ll say "Hey, look at her"My hair, my heart, my clothes, my soul Will walk in one direction No longer contradicting My perfect imperfection
