Imperfect Gratitude

a November Q and O

PERFECTION, PERFECTION

a poem by FR. KILIAN MCDONNELL, OSB

From the acclaimed poet/monk’s 2003 collection Swift, Lord, You Are Not, published when he was 82.

(“I will walk the way of perfection.” Psalm 101:2)

I have had it with perfection.
I have packed my bags,
I am out of here.
Gone.

As certain as rain
will make you wet,
perfection will do you
in.

It droppeth no…