This time I’m putting my foot down
I just won’t let it be,
I am so far from perfect
got troubles too you see;
I just won’t let it happen
I will not let it stand,
I don’t want to be perfect in your eyes
I won’t let myself be perfect in your eyes
I know that you will see me
through the caring heart within
and look for all the kindness
and overlook the sin;
I am so glad that you know me
and your smile I do remember
in this crazy mixed up world
like breath upon an ember;
I would rather be someone
that you might reach out to
when you need a friend,
or wonder what to do;
I would rather be someone
just someone, standing by your side
I don’t want to be perfect in your eyes
I won’t let me be perfect in your eyes.
Author notes
Inspired by:
Just the way you are, billy joel, a classic r&b
In a list
A contest entry
- Musically Inspired by poetsruletheworld.
1800 points, ended June 27, 2007, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Very Good
Yes I like this it has great potential, could be a wonderful song, I would go country folk with it. Good Stuff!
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Ahhhh that fourth stanza made me sigh out loud. i know you like to get constructive criticism but I've nothing to say but beautiful... Hard to be put upon a pedestal. If you want to be criticized could ya lower the bar a bit? : ) Li
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Great job, wonderful write poet thanks so much for entering.
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Lovely song! Lovely words I cannot be perfect not only for myself but for others! Nice, I like the pure honesty in this poem. ~Sie
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Great Lyrics
Well I must agree, this has all the makings of a song and I know this from my old country heart....I can just hear "Rascal Flatts" singing these words you composed. Excellent job! Loved it......novy
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Well done! Your flow is liquid and the emotional image is sincere. Someone who can make a cliam like this is very near perfect.
Love,
Amera ♥
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"like breath upon an ember" what a beautiful vision this invokes. To be accepted for who we are is a wonderful treasure. I just love the 3rd stanza reflected in this light.
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Very lyrical..excellent take on the contest theme.
Catchy. I like it!
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wow i love it! i like the way you set it out, it comes across great, good writing!
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