My friend is not perfect
Neither am I
So I wrote in my diary
When I was thirteen
There is a lot of truth to that even now
If we are to look at someone’s faults
It’s impossible to befriend them
If we overlook one another’s shortcomings
We can have many friends
Focus on their strengths
Pay attention to the gifts they have
To the joy they bring you
To their listening ear
Don’t expect perfection, ever
Because you will be disappointed
Time after time
July 14, 2025
Why do I always feel so much?
Why can’t I be numb once in a while?
Why can’t I shut down my heart
To the pain and sorrow that’s around?
Not feeling is not the answer
Feeling numb does not make sense!
But feeling less may be OK
I think I need a feelings dial!
But a machine I’m not
And I don’t have a dial
I am who I am
And I have to accept it all
Accept my strengths
And my flaws
This world is not made
For perfect people
But for those who will try
And those who will strive
Strive to be better
Strive to serve
Strive to learn
And not give up
Not give up
In the face of calamity
In the throws of pain
Not give up
When the going gets tough
And the walls come up!
So I’ll live my life
With its tears of sorrow
Its laughter and fun
I’ll feel what I’ll feel
I’ll accept it all
Don’t have much choice
So said a friend of mine!
Lida Berghuis
August 23rd, 2007
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