Echoes of Approval
A world of likes, a fleeting fame,
A constant quest for a praiseful name.
A digital stage, where hearts ignite,
A hunger for validation, day and night.
The siren song of approval's chime,
A fragile ego, lost in time.
The fear of judgment, a heavy load,
A prisoner of praise, a twisted road.
The need to please, a relentless drive,
A hollow victory, a life deprived.
The mask of perfection, a fragile guise,
A shattered self, a sacrifice.
Let's break the chains, the endless chase,
Embrace authenticity, find inner grace.
True worth resides, not in the crowd's acclaim,
But in the quiet strength, a soulful aim.
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Wow, this really hits home! The line "True worth resides, not in the crowd's acclaim," is so powerful!