In case you’re wondering, the “I” here does not refer to me… 🙂
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And so it happens
The perfectly imperfect
Still yearn perfection!
Enjoyed this one, Eric.
And it is the imperfectly perfect
That seeks not perfection
Give me a moment while I try to figure out what I just wrote 🙂
it makes me laugh everytime i hear someone say someone say they know themselves well….
loved it 🙂
I absolutely agree, Soma! I fidget uneasily when I hear that.
Fidgeting right with you H Sreeraman 🙂
Do you hear something…that’s me standing and laughing with you 🙂
ahhhh i wish it were funny…it was once…but i have experienced this in reality… truly perfection deserves perfection…all the rest just need to find trust, love and harmony.
An interesting take, this. Thank you Que, Eric
This is funny! If I can’t be perfect, I might as well have a spouse that is 🙂
Hello Janna – you might have touched a chord there. It is along the lines of seeking to fill voids in our lives…Cheers, Eric 🙂
I took this as the perfect spouse being one like me, one who knows herself well and knows her imperfections. The perfect mate to someone like the I of the poem is another I. However, I am out of synch with the way others took it.
Dear Carroll,
No one is wrong or out of sync, I reckon. I toss a pebble and who is to say what ought to flutter out…
I simply love and welcome variety of thoughts and words.
All good wishes,
Eric
The first thing that comes to my mind is that the opposite is naturally true of human nature — one seldom see’s one’s glaring flaws or faults (the log in one’s eye, so to speak), and readily finds the imperfections of the one close at hand, the spouse. I like the honesty of the speaker of the poem, in acknowledging his/her imperfections, and perhaps longing for the ideal in a spouse.
Hello Dee,
Perhaps we are so imperfect, we seek perfection in others…like a hungry/thirsty man seeks sustenance.
All good wishes,
Eric
I enjoyed this one, Eric. How long it’s taken in my own life to debunk the perfection ideal–both for myself and for others. Blessings. Peg
Hell Peg – I can relate to what you say 🙂 With time comes realisation…at least, for most of us. Cheers, Eric
Nooo… there is no perfect spouse. Even if we clone ourselves, I think we will quarrel with our other half…lol. So two imperfections maybe complement each other, hopefully.
Have a great Friday !!
Quarrel with the other cloned half…as long as we don’t lose to the clone 🙂
Thank you Jasey dear – have a great Friday too, Eric 🙂
I agree with what you wrote. Most people also think so. 😛
Thank you Yoshiko for your visit and comment. Have a great weekend, Eric 🙂
“I” has a lot of seeking to do………..
“I” certainly does…..
P/s Left a comment in your post > When the big guy has a gun
Knowing yourself… a long road, a journey that requires a lot of inner confidence.
Thanks for remind me to stop and think about…
Yes, self discovery is the hardest, longest and scariest of journeys. You’re so right, it demands a large dose of inner confidence.
Good one Eric. I think while knowing our imperfections we brush them aside when judging others, and of course the spouse is closest at hand.
Thank you Ian.
Blessed are those who know better than to seek perfection in others,
Happy are those who are halfway there, these are those who know their own imperfections,
Pity on those who look in the mirror and see not their own imperfections.
Have a great weekend, Eric
P/s Hope you manage to find a buyer and at a good price
Well said, Eric, and this reminds me of my “Imperfection” http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/12/14/im-perfection. 🙂
Dear Lauren – many thanks for highlighting this post. I loved it 🙂 Eric
Thanks so much, Eric, I appreciate your visit, too! Hugs and Blessings!
The “I” may not be you, Eric, but it is certainly a great many men in this world! Thanks for the levity.
…and women?
I believe you meant to add, but sometimes our finger hits ‘enter’ while our mind is still working 🙂
I don’t believe there is such a thing as perfection lol – it is a great irony for flawed person looking to be completed by another. Been there and done that!
Perfection on this earth…that’s debatable
If we’re truthful, we’re all guilty of seeking perfection in others, at one time or another. With age, some realise how elusive ‘perfection’ is…only some
This is my take
!!!!!!!!! eric !!!!!! I loove it 🙂
of course the heart got me right away 🙂 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
massive giggles over here ……:)
simplicity and sweetness !
love it xx
Cat
Okay Cat – the ‘heart’ huh 🙂 You’re a sweet one
Yes, this post is funny – glad it brought out the giggles in you 🙂
Everytime I hear someone say “I’m looking for the perfect man/woman” – I try to suppress a laugh
Much luv and hugz to you, Eric
SERIOUSLY !!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
giggles ….
no one
absolutely no one in this world is perfect and what does “perfect” mean anyways ?lol
🙂
i am thinking of some quote now 🙂 lol
i know you don’t like quotes ……!!!!!!!!!!!!!
something my parents say to one another – ?
LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH 🙂
i have no idea what that is all about –
probably some lyric from the 80’s ?
anyways 🙂
thanks for the UBER GIGGLE 🙂
and for the lovely comments
“WE ARE AS HAPPY AS WE WANT TO BE ” ERIC ALAGAN 🙂 YOU !
No such thing as perfect, but becoming together is good. Love David
You’re right David. ‘Perfection’ is not a destination but a journey. Luv and peace to you, Eric 🙂
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So much true! we being ourselves imperfect always try to look out for a perfect partner,ignoring our faults ,we always try to find faults in other half..The basic human habit never dies of desiring for the best yet not trying to improve self..
Very truly observed Soumya dear.
What I’ve said with this post is another take on – why criticise the splint in another, when we ignore the logs in our own…
Have a great weekend,
Eric 🙂
Thanks and same to you! 🙂
Now that’s just laugh out loud funny.
When you think about it…it is funny 🙂
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Lovely. I must share this 🙂
Thank you and you’re very welcomed 🙂