I wouldn't have compromised so much

So much of myself for fear of

Having you hating me

I would've sung so loudly

It would've cracked myself!

I became self-conscious

Of anything exuberant

I wouldn't have sold myself short

I wouldn't have kept my eyes

Glued to the ground

If I had've known my invisibility

Would not make a difference

I would've run around screaming proudly

At the top of my voice

I wouldn't have said it was in fact luck

I'm talking idealism here

I would not have been so self deprecating

I wouldn't have cowered

For fear of having my eyes scratched out!

I wouldn't have cut my comfort off

I wouldn't have feigned needlessness

I would not have discredited

Every one of their compliments

It was your approval I wanted

Your congratulations