Perfection │Spoken Word Poetry

There are times when we crave too much from ourselves which results in self destruction for the unreachable goal of perfection.
Written & Performed by: Melissa Paiz
Background music from freesound.org by the user unfa
Follow me on Twitter: @xMoonlight.Melx

[@lakshitharamesh5307]

I see all of your videos and honestly I can relate to everything you say.....Thank you for wonderful words of wisdom 💝

[@MelsThoughts]

Thank you! ❤️ I appreciate it! I always write from the heart and from whatever is on my mind so I'm glad to hear you can relate and enjoy the videos :)

[@jeanmann747]

Stop feeling that way be who you want to be and don't let yourself down your bigger than that keep on smiiling

[@mikebaldwin686]

Nobody is perfect. I admire someone who is a perfectionist but those people need to rest relax let others who knows you understands you tell you how amazing you are. This so sounds like who I truly love. How I wish she let me show her she is perfect beautiful she sincerely is.

[@shylavincent2426]

Yes some kind of complex got into ur mind....when ur capable of doing anything..u can over come everything..be firm. U are great man...u are great....great..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

because of your imperfection, you destroy every one

[@sharonpiccone9094]

"I 'ALREADY' 'TOLD YOU',- I 'THOUGHT'-"YOU WE'RE 'PERFECT', HOW 'MANY 'TIMES' O I HAVE TO 'TELL YOU, YOU'RE' PERFECT, THE 'WAY YOU ARE', '"YOU'RE MY 'PERFECT', 'PERFECT' PERSON, YOU'RE 'PERFECT' TO ME!!!." I 'WOULDN'T PROBABLY, 'MEASURE UP', 'AGAIN', TO 'YOUR STANDARD'S, IF I'M 'NOT JUST TALKING TO 'MYSELF', I'LL 'ALWAYS' ,'CARE', I CAN'T 'HELP BUT 'FEEL' FOR 'YOU'!!!.."ALL, I 'EVER, WANTED TO DO, IS 'MAKE' YOU 'HAPPY', I 'WONDER', IF I 'EVEN' COULD, I'M NOT 'SURE I'M NOT 'TALKING ' TO 'MYSELF',!!!.. WHEN I 'SEE' 'YOU', I 'FEEL LIKE THERE'S A 'SADNESS' , & I WANT TO 'REACH IN, & PULL IT OUT,TO MAKE YOU 'HAPPY', TO 'MAKE 'YOUR' 'HEART', 'SING'!!!.."OOOH LORD, I 'HOPE, I'M 'NOT RAMBLING, ON TO 'MYSELF'!!!.

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

you collapsed every family with your mind games

[@LovelyDanaiahDasig]

Perfection How can I begin to describe or explain how much I crave perfection in myself And in the things I do It's self-destructive, self damaging And yet it has me on my knees as I subdue To the overwhelming thoughts and desires that I must be nothing then the best That I cannot rest until I'm satisfied Even if it drains me mentally Harms me emotionally It's addicting and I believe if I don't meet the status quo, I'm not worthy enough to even be around. Whatever I do is garbage And I cannot stand next to the greats To tell the truth, I've envisioned the perfect version of myself One with no flaws, every trait and quality I lack Someone who picks up a pen and writes beautiful words and heart-wrenching stories Someone who attracts everyone, Who takes the spotlight, Who never feels the sadness and torment of not belonging. The pressure I carry is the constant reminder that I must do more That I have to break through this door And achieve my goals before certain age. The time is ticking, I must hurry and speed up my pace But the more I live that way, The harder it is to enjoy anything. Even doing the things I love But honestly it feels like a race Against my friends, People I know, even myself I scream "Help me! Help me! When I feel like I'm sinking in high expectations that push yet handicap me Into needing to prove that I am capable of overcoming the challenges Physically, I see the facial features and body parts that sentence me to the low numbers on the beauty scale Intellectually, I feel dumb, perhaps stupid, when I can't grasp or comprehend what is easy for others to understand Personality-wise, I'm tossed to the side, For being quiet, for not following the crowd, For dreading that others will think I'm not interesting and just boring So I'll be invisible, Wondering where I went wrong, Why I can't be this ideal person that I imagine in my mind It's always perfection that I seek, but I cannot seem to find Why must I hold onto hope that somehow I will achieve what cannot be achieved? No matter how hard I try, How much I wish, Perfection will not come true This isn't a fairly tail, A prince is not searching for me with the perfect shoe, That will solve all my problems and hand me a happy ending No, no Reality is far different And yet the fantasies keep me going Keep me believing that someday I will reach a point where I'll stop putting myself on overdrive And hoping for perfection Choosing to work myself until I break down, It's neglection, And where is the happiness when I hardly smile and mostly frown? Being the best among the best It's a test, One that I must not let control me One that must not cover my heart, And remain on my chest. By: Melissa Paiz

[@chsiralte1406]

Loved it............... 💐

[@fleurholtman1848]

I love your videos! They inspire me so much..❤️

[@MelsThoughts]

Fleur Holtman Thank you very much! I'm glad that they inspire you ❤

[@mathurinmikehandy8657]

OK you win,I'm back in track.

[@reginepadel8943]

Being perfection is co related of responsibilities that was given for you yet you didn't ask for it. I am already tired I really wanted to do what I want but this responsibility hinders me and paused me for I want.

[@kylespurling4898]

So so right

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

There is a perfection

[@sarawaddington9696]

This is amazing! I would love to use this for a dance piece i am choreographing for my pre teen group. I believe your words could help them. Do you mind if I use it?

[@MelsThoughts]

Yes of course you can use it :)

[@winxclub6475]

Perfection is not what we supposed find but sadly that the only thing we only find in ourselves

[@melindapemberton999]

Mel my friend you hang in there it doesn't last for ever it just seems like it does I was that way until I got sick ant in a wheel chair now it bothers me but it cant do anything a Fitbit hopefully the drs will help me get to walking I hope I know all about you think you are inprefectuonist that was me evetythng had to be just right and initsvplace but now it just bothers me that I can't do it now so its get better my.friend and yourmpoem is great keep it up my friend thanks

[@karliingrit5781]

🙌

[@sabitreepanigrahi9797]

Your every vdos make me feel like what l'm facing n going through...just love it😘but Yeah Feeling like imperfectly perfect I' m...😔

[@anamariemacaraeg7232]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

You don't make my heart to hate you

[@mystiquelou1277]

You dont have to be soooo perfect dear people should like the who YOU are i happen to like nerdy people theyre interesting and different

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

Will you come to Saravana Stores

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

One option, Saravana Stores

[@carolinelim8896]

Do you believe miracle, it could be happened, if you have heart kind and trust God, right 😊👌

[@winxclub6475]

So true

[@rikabuitendag797]

Miskien moet jy n beter leefstyl aanpak. Die eenkeer toe ek jou gebel het het jy nie geantwoord nie. Toe stuur jy vir my n stemboodskap, in watse toestand. Ek was so geskok, nooit dit van jou verwag nie. Ek sukkel nounog om dit te verwerk. Hoekom, ek weet nie eers hoe baie keer jy in daardie toestand is nie. Die feit dat jy alleen is is jou eie toedoen. Hoe lank hoop ek dat jy jou opwagting gaan maak maar nee te vergeefs ten spyte van al jou beloftes, "I see you soon" hoeveel keer het jy my so vir n gek gehou. "I will take you out soon" ens. So kan ek menige sulke voorbeelde noem. Moet ek trots vol daaroor. As jy so min dink van my om sulke beloftes te maak en dit nooit nakom nie, hoekom gaan jy aan. Probeer jy n gek van my maak, probeer jy my treiter, kry jy genot daaruit of wat. Ek wil net vir jou sê ek het nooit getrou nie maar nooit is ek so deur n man behandel nie. Almal het my nog met respek en menslik behandel. Ek sê vandag dankie dat die Here my gespaar het van waardeur jy is. Ek het net verwag dat dit waardeur jy is jou sou anders laat optree het. Liefde word nie mee gemors nie.

[@shylavincent2426]

Unni .im not in a mood to understand or grasp anything ..im desperate...disappointed..distracted.. there is a tug of war in my mind...u please don't spoil ur sleep...please go to sleep...love u so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@excellenthealthglobal5386]

You are my everything to me ilu ilu

[@malathyvetrivel8390]

Uhm ur words are tough..I need Google now😤

[@sosower4871]

Don't believe the lies. God is the Helper. He gets the glory. Less of us and more of Him. He causes His own to be victorious Overcomers. Do it for Jesus. Yield it all over to Him. and lean not to your own understanding. Heads up. Knees down. The crown is yours. Stay focus. Have the God kind of Faith. Dismiss the lies. Love you much.

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

you will damage after I tell you, I love you

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

don't compare you with me

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

do you know your duties, as for your daughter, why you denied me

[@markgrider7122]

Thabks i am not depresses. I was just told it us a blessing I dodged a bullet.she whiuld not have been happy. Sorry hiw many times did i ask fir a phone call.

[@aisyahbaby953]

Nt worth it

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

More studies make you

[@AnonyMous-et5hp]

di kita maintindihan love mo sya bakit di ka pa makalimot bakit sinisira mo sarili mo baka magalit sila sa akin

[@jesuanthoniyammal2832]

I don't know who are you

[@sosower4871]

You can do all things through Christ.. Who strengthens you. Give it to Jesus. He can bear it. Let Him. Besides, the burden is light when you walk it the right Way.