im(perfect)

I am imperfect project
Originally uploaded by Edlondon11

i have a natural honesty;
i think it came with the family.

i reveal my imperfections
far too early on.

i scream them at the top of my lungs
in the faces of those who want to believe my innocence.

and i am waiting for the day,
and hoping it's today,
that a man does not stop treating me like i'm wonderful
for my enormous flaws.

i'm waiting for the day,
and hoping it's today,
that the flaws become the distress of the damsel
instead of the demonizing of her.

because when i fall,
i feel like a little girl.
i need the comfort of a strong arm to sweep me up,
rather than retreat.

please, don't leave just because i'm

im(perfect)

storm by candle light

storm by candle light
Originally uploaded by purpleserenade

the storms pass too quickly,
far too quickly, she cries,
i do not have time to bottle them into a song or a poem,
or even a picture.
you cannot fit thunder into a microphone,
or the feeling of rain on your skin into a bottle,
each storm is special

...my heart is floating in your direction...

Banksy Balloon St John St, Smithfield London
Originally uploaded by Another Partial Success

you're near all i've wished for,
a bit less and more
and all of what i've prayed for,
so stick around to see
if i can be
that to you.

i hope i can keep myself from being who i shouldn't be
for your sake
i want to keep your heart safe
and this is different for me
i don't want it to go away
so stay

yes, it might hurt;
it's likely at best,
so
am i worth the risk?

if you don't let your heart live its life
it will die