There is no such thing as perfect.
Where did the word come from?
The perfect husband, the perfect job,
The perfect house, the perfect marriage.

We are all human, living in a human world.
Most are nice, sincere, loving, even kind.
But perfect causes such unhappiness.

Perfect is unreal, untouchable.
Accept good, well done and wonderful.
Do your best, be your best.
There is no such thing as perfect.
Be happy, not perfect.

By Patricia Walter

I cannot go through a day and not hear someone say, “Perfect!”
Are there people in YOUR life that YOU are expecting to be perfect? Why so?

I AM AN IMPERFECT PERSON LOVED BY A PERFECT GOD!

My Commentary:

This poem is a gentle but piercing reflection on one of the greatest traps of human living – the pursuit of perfection. The poet exposes the word perfect as an illusion, a human invention that creates more unhappiness than joy. By naming familiar examples – the perfect husband, job, house, marriage – the poem highlights how societal ideals and personal expectations pressure us into striving for something that cannot exist.

The poem reminds us of a liberating truth: perfection is not part of our human reality. We live in a world of flaws, limits, and brokenness, but also of goodness, kindness, and love. To chase after perfection is to chase after a mirage, leaving us weary and disappointed. In contrast, to embrace “good, well done and wonderful” is to recognize that beauty is found in authenticity, not flawlessness.

Its closing lines carry the heart of its wisdom: “There is no such thing as perfect. Be happy, not perfect.” Here the poet offers not resignation but freedom. Happiness is not found in eliminating every flaw or measuring up to an impossible standard but in living sincerely, doing one’s best, and appreciating the imperfect gifts of life.

This poem ultimately offers a countercultural message of grace. In a world obsessed with image, performance, and success, it invites us to accept imperfection – not as failure, but as the very condition in which love, growth, and happiness take root.