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A Tale of Perfection

It ain’t easy being perfect

James Bellerjeau, JD, MBA in Said Differently · 2026-05-27 14:05 · 209 claps · 0.6 min read paywalled
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A Tale of Perfection

It ain’t easy being perfect

By Jove, I think I’ve done it! | Picture by Author

By Jove, I think I’ve done it! | Picture by Author

Here’s a tale told in ten lines no less.

I thought it couldn’t be done, I confess.

Perfection requires careful thought and wit.

Up to now, all I could say is, “That’s not it.”

Average writers prove that perfect’s not easy.

The effort required can make us quite queasy.

Have a point, stick with it, don’t be led astray.

Readers will know when you lose your way.

Bring it home, then stop. No need to embellish.

And leave your fans with something they’ll relish.

Be well.


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