Writing that I like the most
Gets almost no attention
No reception
No mention in the hallows of verse
Like ghosts of interception
But is that such a curse?
Doomed writer in the multi-universe?
Stan Lee nods a wave of acknowledgement
“Tahtah! Good luck young hero! Excelsior!”
He winks while cameo smiling
and miles to go before I sleep—
says Mr Moo in hiding
“haha!” me pirate queen says
“lucky you’re still shining
time to stop yer whining”
get back in the saddle striving
keep climbing Kilimanjaro
there’s nothing real
to prove to anyone
but to your truest self
Validation is a paradox
Subjective
but oh so comforting.
I like this. It’s true, I don’t know why so much energy is used seeking validation from others, when often, they are validating the parts of us that don’t matter, that aren’t even real.
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Yes, maybe it’s our human nature to want to feel connected, be accepted, but it’s all illusion in this world.
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I agree.
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Very true. As humans, we are hardwired to crave positive feedback to ensure our words and actions align with relative societal norms. This is instinctive and yet, as you aptly describe, it is also a bit of a paradox to our sense of individuality. Much food for thought in your poem.
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I wish I didn’t seek approval, I admire those that seem self-reliant but maybe they’re lonely in their individuality. Thanks Cubby
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Unless you’re okay being a hermit, or you really don’t care what people think about you, there will always be some desire for approval. Those who seem self-reliant most likely had the support of family and friends who have helped them grow into their individualistic selves. And I believe they still need approval, but only from the people closest to them.
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I love your wisdom Cubby⚘
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Validation is a paradox indeed.
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Maybe a mix of self/other support/connection creates a balance. I think we’re social creatures that would go crazy in isolation. Infant orphans that were fed/cared for but not loved/hugged, actually died from lack of love.
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