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)