The Perfectionist
2025-06-27John Mortola
WoundedLoneliness

The Perfectionist

I hate myself today

Because I made a mistake.

What voices drive me to this madness?

It seemed to be the right thing to do

At the time,

The best choice,

But I should have known better

I should have been better

I don’t live up to my potential

And therefore,

today,

I shouldn’t live.

Inspiration / Author Note

That judgmental, condemning voice in our head always has the same ultimate message....you don't deserve to live. The reality is that we DO deserve to live regardless of what we do.