Randoms by AeVey J

From childhood, we become accustomed to seeking validation. "Ah! That's my boy. You did well!" Sound familiar? The next time he accomplishes something, he’ll glance back, seeking your reaction—hoping to please you again. And so begins a vicious cycle—one that ensnares us for life, keeping us trapped in the need for approval. But at what cost?  Is a life spent chasing approval truly worth it? Read on to find out.... ________________________________________ VALIDATION—it's something   That we all seek   When in doubt,   When we lack confidence,   When we feel   We aren't good enough,   When we feel intimidated   By society,   By the people around us.   It's something   That can make one   Feel a lot better about oneself,   Feel more certain,   And rest assured.   But in reality,   Why seek validation...

Behold! Don't grow up, my dear—   It's a trap!   Stay little, stay close,   Safe in my arms.   For...  I fear your future—   A world artificial,   Driven by anything but human.   The planet we leave you,   Its riches stripped,   Its resources long depleted.    Surrounded by humans   Who have chosen screens over souls,   Gadgets over partners,   People with no time—   Except for screen time.   A world where love and care   Are relics of the past,   Where empathy and compassion   Are too ancient to recall.   A world where words are scarce,   Or perhaps never even there.   A world so cold,   So rigid,   Where human connections are frigid.   I fear we may leave you alone   In this dark, dreary world,   Never seeing you...