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Perfectionism as a Flaw

Illustrating a zine based on an original poem called A Perfect Circle which explores the topic of perfectionism being viewed as a flaw.

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A Perfect Circle

by Jiali Thakkar

I take a pencil and sharpen it, 
To draw a circle with a perfect angle, 
But when I pick up the pencil,  
It doesn’t lead to the paper. 

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I take the paper, cartridge, 
Make sure it has no creases, 
But when I try to draw, 
It’s too pure. 

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I draw the circle perfectly, 
But when I see the pencil, 
It could still cut through, 
But when I see the paper, 
It could be fresh snow. 

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I draw the circle perfectly, 
Just in my head, 
I never started the drawing, 
I was simply in bed. 

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