I received a compliment and my insecurity kicked in immediately
Was the compliment genuine or were they making fun of me
What if there was behind the compliment an ulterior motive
Otherwise why would they a compliment on my rumpled outfit give?
This compliment was completely unexpected, I must say
I remember feeling quite drab that day
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Why is it so hard for me to accept a compliment at face value?
I should take it as genuine, even it that is not true
And move on, instead of letting it live in my mind rent-free
Not get too excited, but not overthink constantly?
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Every compliment that I receive, especially in an unexpected domain
Brings up deeper issues with my self-esteem, skeptical I remain
About my ability to garner compliments on how I look or what I do
Therefore I cannot believe if a compliment is true..
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Next time a compliment I receive I shall try my best
To accept it graciously, and forget about the rest
