Be Perfect, Therefore

Be Perfect, Therefore
I'm not even close
to your picturesque goals
that throw me to the ground
as you bury my casket

Be Perfect, Therefore
I cannot measure up
to your fake, lofty standards
unreachable lies
you continue to spout

Be Perfect, Therefore
you say that you love me
then why not accept me
you push me away
please don't leave me this way

Be Perfect, Therefore
maybe one day I'll learn
but until then I'm dyin
held under the waves
of high expectations

Be Perfect, Therefore
but you'll never know
how deeply you've cut me
you've stunted my growth
while I carry YOUR burden

But
Be
PERFECT
Therefore
As
Your
Earthly
Mother
Is
Perfect
...
or something like that, right?