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crystalmulligan submitted a contest entry to What is your ”perfect day?” 1 months, 4 weeks ago
Done Differently
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I have been creating perfect days my entire life
They weren’t perfect for me
But what I thought perfect should beI’ve been creating a life
One I thought I wanted
One I thought I was supposed to haveMy perfect day would look like it does on tv
I have lived those days
Those days are not meSo many times I have had the perfect day
Shopping with the girls, brunch at a nice restaurant, tanning by the pool
These things have left me drained, exhausted, confusedSo many times I have created the perfect experience
To be let down
To not feel the way they seemI’ve had my days
In comfy clothes, dim lights, friends each doing their favorite thing
Cooking safe foods together, napping, making sure were hydrated
Watching things we’ve seen a million times; doing things we’ve done a million and one
Laughing and giggling and crying and sitting in silenceI have left those days feeling so at peace
So rejuvenated
So myselfI have also left those days feeling wrong
It is not what being social is meant to look like
It doesn’t match the script that is in my headI am learning to live life
The one I didn’t know that I wanted
The one that I am supposed to haveI will continue to create perfect days, for the rest of my life.
perfect for me.
I define what perfect should be.Voting is closed
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Crystal, your powerful poem beautifully captures the journey of self-discovery and redefining what “perfect” means to you. Embrace the life you truly want and continue creating perfect days that reflect your authentic self. You define what perfection should be. Keep shining!
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Crystal, I really appreciate that poem about your perfect day. It’s inspirational and hopeful, and a very good job well done. Thank you for accepting my friend request It’s an honor to meet you-God Bless ♥
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