Imperfections

You may not believe this 
but it took a long time 
for me to be comfortable 
with my imperfections
everyone has them
others rarely ever notice them
but they're always on our minds 
people make assumptions
when they see a picture of me
or multiple pictures of me 
they think it's for attention
and maybe they're right
just not in the way they think 
because all the DMs 
the likes on social media
or even the compliments 
don't get my full attention
how I feel about myself
is what gets my full attention
and I've spent many years 
just trying to improve
so that when I take a picture 
I can see how I've grown 
or if I've regressed somehow
comfortable doesn't mean content
that's what I've learned
especially on days when 
I struggle with everyday life
these imperfections humble me 
and will make me better
you may not believe this 
but I most certainly do

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