Recognition
The little bird sings happl’y on its own
He joy’flly sings and does not care who hears
And not a single sad mel’dy is known
Yet when he sings he does not search for cheers
The bird does not care if he goes unseen
He does not sing to bring himself some praise
And he does not wish to make a big scene
And he’s not finding joy in others’ ways
Yet he finds joy without any applause
Perhaps more joy than those who are noticed
True joy does not require worlds to pause
The happy bird does not care if he’s missed
Others’ consent will not make us content
Your song does not need to be an event
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This sonnet is so important. I am sure you do not get recognized for all the work you do and the heart you put in, but I am so proud of you for acknowledging that fact and doing it for yourself. You deserve an endless fountain of recognition. Also, thank you for recognizing your teachers. Your notes, smiles, and comments make not only my day, but make my soul happy. Thank you.
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I also recognize the paradox of my comment.
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I really like your message in this sonnet! I feel like many people need to read this sonnet because many others rely on attention to feel happy. But there’s this beauty in independence, it’s what makes us confident.
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