figurine

we build up these churches, castles and bridges
so tall, taller than we'll ever be
we cast strangers, friends and lovers in images
too perfect to coexist, sadly
our fantasies seem to be in constant war with our realities
it's impossible to measure up to monuments
heaven forbid one should aspire to
there is an abundance of beauty found among figurines
the secret is to constantly search for and admire
the childishness and vulnerability inside of you
it's what makes us small
so small, smaller than God will ever be
it's what makes us need
it's what makes us weak
yes, it's sobering to strip and cleanse away
the tired, heavy nuances of yesterday
I will never be a momument
I will never want to be
I will always be a figurine
imperfect, human
I will always be okay
all I ask for is all that I will give
love, acceptance and understanding
never be beyond reach