chasing perfection

perfection that so many strive for - is a thorn,
it pricks the skin always reminding,
that where you are - it's always not.
and where it is - you'll never find it.
those spending years trying to catch up,
to fix their gaze on shimmering ideal,
will get a glimpse,
that will have made it all for naught -
for more they'll want,
and chase - they will continue.

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