Weight of the World

Perfection

From the day I awoke
To the moment of my last breath,
You told me my life
Is none but a mess

You pointed out my flaws
While yours hung on the wall
You regarded my success
As if they were nothing at all

"Perfection" reverberated
From the walls of your icy heart
Taking away my individuality,
What I use to leave my mark

I'm not good enough
For your superficial idea of perfect
Your way is law
I lived and have learned it

You were supposed to be my model
Who I base myself on
You told me how to act, what to say
Thinking nothing was wrong

Why can't you see it?
Look at me now, then, and tomorrow
See what you've done
Look at this sea of sorrow

This chapter never ends
Perfection is an eternity away
It's okay Dad
I still love you anyway