Imperfectly Perfect

They cry too, how funny I thought they didn't,

The ones who seem so perfect, so put together.

But now I see the cracks beneath the surface,

The imperfections that make them human, just like me.

I used to think that they had it all,

That their lives were free of struggle and strife.

But now I know that we all have our battles to fight,

And that it's okay to not be okay sometimes.

It's funny how we can put people on pedestals,

Thinking they're better than us in every way.

But in reality, we're all just trying to make it through,

Doing the best we can with what we've been given.

So here's to the ones who smile through the pain,

Who keep on going when the road gets tough.

You inspire me to keep pushing forward,

To keep smiling, even when it feels like the world is against me.

They smile too, and that's okay,

Because it reminds me that I'm not alone in this journey.

We're all just doing the best we can,

And that's something to be proud of.

Muse's Notebook: Mariam Salah