Self-Love, Imperfect Perfection ©Dawn Minott

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry

Beforeword: Whether societal pressures, unrealistic standards to past traumas or internalized self-doubt, there are many obstacles that can hinder our ability to truly appreciate and accept ourselves. In this poem, I explore the challenges one can face on the journey to self-acceptance.

What are you doing here
Hiding in this place, this space, displaced
Behind an image projected, true self protected, disconnected
Blinding the world to see

See the true you
The you who is tender-hearted, loving without abandon
The you who is a little bit nutty
The you who sings to every song and dances right along

The you who hurts

The you who laughs at silly jokes
Who dreams in colors vividly unknown
The you who finds beauty in the mundane
Who sees the world through curious eyes

The you who feels deeply, unafraid of emotion
Who stumbles but rises, every single time
The you who longs for connection, authentic and true
Who hides in shadows, yearning to break through

The you who writes stories in the quiet of night
Who whispers secrets to the stars
The you who dances with abandon under the moonlight
Who finds solace in the symphony of rain

What are you doing here
Hiding in this place, this space, displaced
It’s time to step into the light
To let the world see the true you

The you who is a kaleidoscope of contradictions
Strong yet vulnerable, lost yet found
The you who is beautifully human
The you you love in your imperfect perfection

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In creative solidarity, Dee

19 thoughts on “Self-Love, Imperfect Perfection ©Dawn Minott”

  3. Unknown's avatar Anonymous

    The very first thing I read at 1:31 today. This is excellent! I love it to the hilt. It encourages me to be who I am with all abandon. Thinking of the song, ” I know who I am.”

    Absolutely splendid. Really smiled at some parts thinking of me. I am glad how God has crafted me…crazy, funny, quiet, reserved, yet animated …a unique creation.

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