Award Tripping

 

Upon retrospective review
of my greatest life hits
most of my finest triumphs
were off stage away from the spotlight...

The shadows of anonymity
was where I did my best work
so the victories I achieved
big and small alike
were known only to me
and my empty trophy case...

I choose to leave the kudos

and public accolades

to the attention whore masses

forever grasping for validation...

Did I mention my ultimate

life trip accomplishment?

Lame self esteem soothing rationalizations...

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