Your Congratulations   
             
I wouldn't have compromised as much. 
So much of myself for fear of having you hating me. 
I would've sung so loudly, 
It would've cracked myself. 

I became so self-conscious of anything exuberant. 
I wouldn't have sold myself short. 
I wouldn't have kept my eyes glued to the ground. 

If I had've known my invisibility would not make a difference, 
I would've run around screaming proudly at the top of my voice. 
I wouldn't have said it was in fact luck, 
I'm talking idealism here. 

I would not have been so self-deprecating, 
I wouldn't have cowered for fear of having my eyes scratched out. 
I wouldn't have cut my comfort off. 
I wouldn't have feigned needlessness. 
I would not have discredited every one of their compliments. 

It was your approval I wanted. 
Your congratulations.
             
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