Mom, you’re not perfect

Yes, you’re right, and I’m glad
You realized that sooner rather than later
Look at the time you saved
Free from false idealization
And the yardstick that before would have come up short
But not now
Because the truth is yours
Mom is not perfect
So you are free to cast your own shadow
Free from the encumbrance of mine

Don’t be scared
Perfection does not always secure success and happiness
And imperfections do not necessarily have to mar
Your future dreams
Because the future is in you
And life isn’t perfect