Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Perfection

Perfection 
is a pockmarked chin,
the dented delftware,
or a greasy fingerprint
       in a book unread.

Perfection 
is a day between,
the sickle moon
and lukewarm tea 
       shared with friends.

Perfection is what was
        and is.

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12 comments:

  1. this is everything. metaphor, alliteration, and simply sweet.

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  2. This is absolutely awesome!! Love that closing line!!

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  3. In there somewhere. (let go) Well painted.

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  4. Love this, Bjorn. Short, sweet and true!

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  5. Love the image of the pockmarked chin

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  6. Perfection is what we make...
    ...perfect.

    Love it, Bjorn.

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  7. So seldom do we recognize the perfect moment as it is happening to us!

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  8. You nailed that last line. Perfection personified.

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  9. I like how the indented lines create a book club kind of vibe. If you were leading one, what "unread book" would you pick?

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    1. Let's do it. I'll get it from the library and let you know when I have it.

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