Ashu: Blinded by ̶P̶E̶R̶F̶E̶C̶T̶I̶O̶N̶

Remove the blindfold and breathe free.

Poem:

Blinded by perfection

perfect, imperfect, raw, bland, beautiful
we are blinded by perfection

in search of a connection
with our individual destination
waiting for the perfect reception
in a world full of deception
a knock inside, an opening outside of perception
breaking norms awaiting salvation

rejoicing in the smallest confessions
ripping apart the cliched definitions
wanting to be free from conventions
feeling once and for all the peak intention
wanting to be accepted and find affection
to be or not to be in the circle of resurrection

the dark ways and light that is incarnation
a raw and naked imagination
experiencing freedom in a box of determination
a rebellious and notorious desperation
clipped wings finally finding redemption

breathe // breathe again // and once more

we still love perfection
but it's a myth called separation
finally ascend into the magic of extension
of discernment // elevation // allocation

energy, the real information
truth, a formal illusion

walk into the doors of incantation

Collage Artwork: Multiple elements using AI creation + External Editing
Spoken Word + Original Poetry: Ashwini Dodani
Music: Maipen Lei // Beltone