Perfectionist Blues
Richard
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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Oh, the perfectionist blues, what a heavy load
Got a million dollar dreams trapped in this two-bit hand
Maybe "good enough" is all we ever need to pursue
Chasing illusions down a winding road
Head full of diamonds, pockets full of sand
Mistakes in creation, a cosmic debut
Perfection's a myth that I've got to let slide
Mountains and the oceans, imperfections in their display
I see the sunrise, but it's never just right
Perfectionist blues, I'm gonna rewrite your song
The stars in their courses, they sometimes collide
But the fear of every flaw leaves all the words unsaid
They say even God ain't perfect, made some stumbles on his way
Break free from the loop, let my creations flow strong
Endless revisions, where does it end?
Perfection's just a shadow, a truth I need to know
Diamonds in my dreams can shimmer just as bright
I'm painting a picture, but the colours don't blend
So goodbye perfectionist blues, I'm singin' a brand new tune
"Good enough" is openin' doors, a sweet release
Sketches for a symphony, a novel in my head
No more chasin' shadows, just gotta find my peace
Chasing the daylight, through every night
Maybe beauty lies in flaws, the cracks that let the light shine through
Good enough is beautiful, it's high time to bloom
The world isn't flawless, even God made a few
Need to learn to settle, need to let it go
Even with a grain of sand, they'll catch the morning light