No Flogging But This Poem by Helen Vann

No Flogging But This



Perhaps from some
deep-rooted insecurities
steeped in childhood issues
some have sought to prove
superiority through perfection

Demanding the same from others
knowing only few to match
if ever
tests to see who can
whom to keep to let go
to watch

Those in perfection presence
may want to measure up
as some subconsciously fail
in an effort to prove humanity
to see whether perfection will
allow acceptability
perhaps exception

Promoting excellence
greatly commended still
insisting upon perfection
for some disappointment
become quitters
who know they'll never
fit that bill
as those who are perfect
in doing - will

Be those for whom
work in ways demand
only careful doers
hands-minds-commands
accomplish exact intentions
execute excellent
plans ~

Friday, June 6, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: perfectionist
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
aka Sunprismhv. For my wonderful friend - the perfectionist. Also, think Steve Jobs who was adopted. Perhaps he had some insecurities about having been given up by his genetic parents? I theorize.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Colleen Courtney 08 June 2014

A well written poem which causes one to stop and ponder upon it's important message. Nicely done!

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French Camp, California
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