Perfectionism
Writing as a way to remember, uncover and heal
To feel all the pain
The internalised suffering of perfectionism
To understand where it comes from and what it means
Hearing it to better let it go
And stop it from defining who you can be
Not to blame but to help heal those who still carry it every day
The ants
Writing as liberation
Using the language of distance
Not to get too close
To feel all the sensations
Lifting each rock to find the ants
Antagonising?
Humour to lighten the pain
Unspoken because of shame
Perfection as the oppressor
Silencing the dormant candour
Ants tickling or dragons roaring
Uncertain of what the words may bring
Elastic Band
A frail little child
Not allowed to fail
Whose worth depends on her grade
Whose livelihood starts to fade
Too afraid to speak up
Carries the look of shame
Since validation comes with fame