The thing with being perfect

The thing with being perfect

I try to be perfect,

I really do. 

I try to laugh,

and nod,

and agree.

I try to be myself,

fulfill my dreams.

And I'm doing it.

But at what cost.

You see the sun.

I see the moon eclipse.

I see what you see

like a lake

mirroring the sky.

But I also see

what you don't.

Because all that effort

affords Strength

Feels

Love.