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