Outed

Out with the intensity

As my passion is misunderstood

Too much attention to detail

If I knew how to stop, I would.

The pursuit of perfection

Has defined my life for years

Giving all I got to give

Measured in my blood and sweat and tears.

People get offended – 

Intimidated too

Causing them to back away

Or worse they will argue.

That I irritate and aggravate

Worrying about the wrong stuff

Never settling for less than best

Not recognizing when enough is enough.

Being outed as imperfect

Was such a crushing blow

Causing me shame and emptiness

Not knowing which way I should go.

So I have to change – it’s for the best

What I think and say and do

Being careful not to lose myself 

As I become more and more like you.