Imperfection
I could write about his glassy obsidian eyes,
The cold, soulless eyes,
The perfect shape and size,
With long, ebony eyelashes woven into the sky
But I’d rather write about his squinty eyes,
Too small for his face,
Full with love and respect,
For the world
I could write about his wavy hair,
Resting above his perfect eyes,
Silky and long,
The best shade of blonde
But I’d rather write about his hair,
Neither brown, neither blonde,
Longing for a cut and trim
Of those split ends
I could write about his porcelain skin,
Not a wrinkle, not a bruise,
Perfectly tanned yet
So cold
But I’d rather write about his sunburned cheeks,
With flaky skin and parched knees,
From all those games of beach volleyball,
Yet so inviting, so caring,
Brimming with honesty and truth
I could write about his new Lamborghini,
Gucci wallet full of cash,
Brand-name clothes and
Overflowing closet
But I’d rather write about his rusty pick-up truck,
Needing a new paint job,
With faulty brakes,
Yet full of memories and laughs
I could write about his straight, pearl-white teeth,
Inside a full-lipped mouth,
But without a smile
But I’d rather write about his crowded teeth,
Lips too thin,
With a smile always cheerful and happy,
I could write about his empty heart,
Yes, full of love,
But only for himself
But I’d rather write about his cozy heart,
With true feelings of
Love, caring and respect,
Because he has a heart,
Because he is imperfect and
Beautiful
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