Thoughts Before Sleep

A Poem

Eh, we all have flaws, she said, she thought, she went to sleep

thinking of the flaws in herself, in those she loves, in those she wants to love her or like her,

there’s no way to tell if this is a zen thought, a human though, a resignation, a comfort

the flaws, as follows, flowing from Attachment

wanting trauma

separation ignorance

greed it’s a list, I suppose,

this is not meant to be a list, a reflection, a meditation

falling asleep counting flaws, not sheep, because in a way, in some way it is helpful to know

she is not alone, in these flaws in these human things in these shortcomings that are consistent

and in wanting to be seen as goodness and light as important to someone, as making something of use

of being some sort of human that exists as more than a list of imperfections and flaws.

Jenny Justice brings poetry to life in ways that spark empathy, connection, joy, and feeling. You can follow her poetry at Justice Poetic.