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Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

0 posted 2003-04-12 09:06 AM

Handed down for generations,
a myth we're asked to believe
That if we practice long enough,
perfection we'll achieve.
Driven by it day and night,
consuming even our dreams,
But staying just outside our grasp,
unattainable it seems.

Some search all their lives in this
perfectly pointless pursuit.
Never realizing perfection is a
point that's always moot.
As what they seek, they cannot find,
no matter how long they try
For reaching even greatest heights,
they'll never reach that high.

I share with you this knowledge gained
as I know of which I speak.
For I chased this sorry demon until
my mind and soul were weak.
Freedom is all mine since I have
halted this poor pursuit.
And now my most "unperfect" seeds
bear most awesome fruit.

If you remember as a child of God,
your glory will fall short.
And no matter what society says,
she's not your final court.
Then you'll look upon your life
and proceed with careful reflection
Before persisting in the pointless pursuit
that is called perfection.

[This message has been edited by Patricia (04-12-2003 01:20 PM).]

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2003-04-12 09:19 AM

To do our best is all we can,
whether woman, or whether man,
to strive for God, to walk our best,
as we meet his every test.

~*~

Oops - Patricia - you inspired...

A good morning read...thank you!

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

2 posted 2003-04-12 09:44 AM

Pat, Trish, Patty, Nickname???

Interesting perspective.

Surrender and acceptance of upmost importance along with "My grace is sufficiant unto you" works.

I always thought trying to stay perfect was the problem, rather than persuing it...

This reads smoothly and gives one something to think about.

Hugs, Pat (Trish, Patrice, Patty)

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

HopeS
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since 2000-12-22

Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia

3 posted 2003-04-12 11:25 AM

One can only ever do their best !! it took me years to realise, perhaps it is age that makes a little more wise
Hope

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