The Daily Battle

I'm not perfect,
I only wish to be
the kind of perfect person
I only want you to see.

I'm not perfect
my battle is all my own.
Don't judge
      berate
         or ignore me
because I'm not fully grown.

I'm not perfect
though I try and try to be.
My smile is just for show sometimes,
of the person I wish to be.

I'm not perfect
my faults are all my own
There's not a day that goes by
 that I could do it all alone.

I'm not perfect
   though I try to be.
the voices from my insides
   they are my worst enemy.

I'm not perfect.
I'll cry and mourn today.
When tomorrow comes,
I'll hang my head
and try another way.

So, I'm not perfect.
Why must I compare?
I'll stop today
and thank the Lord
and be happy He is there.

I'm not perfect?
I'll try and carry on.
My story,
my life
is why today I'm strong.