Not everybody

 Not everybody wants to see you win

Not everybody is happy at your success

But win, succeed and be proud.

Hold your head up high

Because you deserve the adulation

And the accolades

Even if its just you

Giving it to yourself.

Yes we need to pat ourselves

On the back from time to time

And say 'well done'

While smiling into the mirror

Without waiting for external validation.

To expect praise 

Just because you know you deserve it

Is like willing it to rain

When your fields are parched.

It should happen

It could happen

But usually it's wishfull thinking 

And it doesn't. 

What then?

Wither away and perish? 

No . 

You must learn to water your fields yourself. 

Or else die waiting.