Flawed
We all make mistakes in life, probably love when we shouldn’t and in turn probably not love when we should. Life is a rollercoaster of emotions and it will from time to time remind us we are flawed. Just like you, the reader I am flawed. Our human failures make us imperfect, but maybe being imperfect is what in reality makes us perfect.
Flawed
All my life I have had my inadequacies—I am flawed,
Hiding my failings and shortages behind a faceless facade.
Sometimes I have committed the crime of caring too little,
In the attempt to hide my emotions that had become overly brittle.
There have been other times it is I who cares more than I should,
Caring too little or more than one should—always misunderstood.
Failures and my accomplishments I sometimes put into my writings,
Being skewed helps me understand my emotions that are deeply infighting.
My mind and deep in my heart I know that I am fallible,
Although flawed my kindness and loving heart can be admirable,
I have learned that being flawed in not a sign of weakness,
It makes me one of a kind—it is part of me and my uniqueness.
Having learned that being flawed actually makes me better,
It is not to be ashamed of—it is not a puritan scarlet letter.
My flaws and imperfections that make me who I am,
If I embrace my weakness, my flaws, they will and become gems.
I am imperfect, but have people in my life that love me,
Behind the facade, deep inside it is the real me they see.
I am imperfect; I make mistakes; I am human, but here is the deal,
When I give you love in my mind, heart, and soul, my love is real.
Kurt James
Kurt James © 2019
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The Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, all well-known Denver, Colorado media sources, have highlighted the powerful and evocative work of poet and novelist Kurt James. Focusing on Old West history, Kurt contributes feature articles to HubPages and Creative Exiles, exploring the eerie silence of ghost towns, the thrilling tales of outlaws and gunfighters, and the evocative imagery found in the Rocky Mountains.
Kurt’s early admiration for writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour, and Max Brand played a significant role in honing his skills as a storyteller. Twenty-one books (and counting!) transport readers to the Colorado Rockies and the Old West through Kurt’s vivid descriptions; the feel of rough-hewn cabins, the sounds of coyotes howling under starry skies, and the smells of campfire smoke and sagebrush are all palpable.
Find Kurt James novels, short stories, reference books, and poetry—published by Midnight Wind Publishing—in print copies or digital downloads at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and other excellent bookstores; explore the diverse range of formats available.
Currently in production - The 10th book in his Rocky Mountain Series - Lee Moomaw Former Lawman.
Kurt is a proud member of the Western Writers of America, a group that values storytelling.
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Excellent message and poetry, Kurt. We all have our flaws – if we were perfect we would not be here. Planet Earth is a University for the soul. Well done, Kurt.
Thanks Phyllis – I know I have a huge supply of flaws in case you want some more – I would be willing to grant you some…lol.
Me too but I think it is these imperfections that help filter out the ones we love from imposters. Sometimes even that is a flawed. Being human is a complicated endeavor. Jamie
Being human is difficult enough. The more flaws you have the more of a pain in the butt living life becomes. Thanks for stopping Jaime. Have a great day!