Trouble Taking Compliments

We're a troubled society
with low self esteem.
An insecure posterity
that can't trust what we've seen.
We seem to lack sincerity
in even the smallest of issues.
We suffer anxiety
over the styles that we choose.

So just take it easy.
Believe what they say.
Let someone tell you
You look gorgeous today.
Forget their intentions,
there's beauty in humanity.
Strokes to our egos
aren't just fuel for our vanity.

We teach our children the art
of putting others down.
They can't like themselves
for our disapproving frowns.
There's a delicate balance
between expressing humility
And learning to accept
praise's credibility.

So just take it easy.
Believe what they say.
Saying thanks to a compliment
is more than okay.
Forget their intentions,
there's beauty in humanity.
Sometimes we deserve
some uplifting flattery.