Perfect Prose -
May 12, 2009
We all seek perfect prose and compliments the same
Gathering all our perfection for our earthly gain
We all seek perfect pitch that what we sing be true
And the world will take a look and say
Wow, who are you?
But perfect is not always the most perfect thing to do
And compliments never last the way you want them to
So do your best this very day and welcome what is given
And compliments give them away
That is perfection under heaven –
bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2009
May 12, 2009 at 9:03 am
leave a note – it is appreciated
May 12, 2009 at 9:05 am
This is so beautiful! You are are great poet, I am going to go around and read some more of your stuff, keep up the good work!
-Tylor
May 12, 2009 at 9:22 am
Thank you Tylor, that is so nice of you – and thanks for stopping by – you made my morning —
blessings
May 12, 2009 at 12:46 pm
sound advice…
May 12, 2009 at 3:22 pm
thanks ebbtide, and thank you stopping by –
May 12, 2009 at 4:05 pm
agreed, Ebb. Some of the pieces I made and thought were crap have received high praise. A poem is only so perfect as it is a mirror of the reader. That is when the magic appreciation comes to fruition.
May 12, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Agreed Noranoir – great comment about the mirror and reader – the magic comes when the words flow – those pieces seem to acquire the truest reward –
thank you for commenting and thank you for stopping by –
May 12, 2009 at 5:19 pm
And I’m joining the chorus of voices to give you praise for this one! I love it. Your words are so true. Praise comes along for a while. Then it goes away. In the poetry world, it’s especially fleeting. Oh, I love the praise! But I know how it goes away, too. Boy, do I know that one…Lol!
I especially love the second stanza, and “But perfect is not always the most perfect thing to do.” Yes! I know a man who works with the homeless, lives in a crummy apartment, and just got his GED. He is by far greater than I’ll ever be. He spends all of his time giving to others. He is amazing.
Sorry to ramble on! Wonderful poem. It made my evening much brighter.
May 12, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Julie my dear, you are the best compliment giver in the world and I just want to thank you so much for being YOU.
blessings
May 13, 2009 at 1:12 am
much truth in here, perfectin is not being nor doing perfect but accepting what is as perfect.
May 13, 2009 at 7:48 am
well said and well written..it gives food for thought
May 13, 2009 at 12:46 pm
thank you dhyan and unknown writer – for your comments – I appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave your words of encouragement –
blessings
May 14, 2009 at 9:14 pm
i couldn’t help but think “as you give, so shall you recieve” – but you’ve illuminated it – the gift isn’t getting it back, it’s the giving.
May 14, 2009 at 9:29 pm
joaquin – yes, it has taken me a long to time realize that, and I still have a long way to go — and let me add, I love your site and your poetry –
thanks and take care
May 15, 2009 at 6:19 am
ohhhh… it’s been so looong!!! with the end of the year the kids have so much going on, I have so much to do before they are home all day (like sneaking old and unused toys to charity)…
I … Missed… Your…. Poetry!!!!
the rythm here is breathtaking. and the message so honest. nice work!!!
May 15, 2009 at 8:47 am
Cindy, it is so good to hear from you. Spring is a very busy time – but we feel so good when we get things organized and ready for the summer.
blessings to you and your family -
May 16, 2009 at 4:40 am
perfect little rhymes for a perfect idea…the picture was cute too!
May 16, 2009 at 9:07 pm
yvete, thank you so much for your comments, i do love children’s rhymes and the picture seem to right for the prose.
thanks as always
May 21, 2009 at 3:59 am
…and compliments give them away…..
I love this! It reminds me of how love increases when you share it, instead of diminishing.
May 21, 2009 at 7:55 am
Thanks Becky, it is good to hear from you. Yes. love does increase when you share it- it seems to grow and that is a beautiful thing.
blessings