Crushed (Mistakes were made)

The other day
I overheard someone praising work I had done
They did not mean for me to hear
Nor did they know

The other day
I grieved for the ancient loss of self esteem
I did not mean to lose it
Nor did I know

The other day
I laughed for the boost the praise gave me
It was unexpected to hear it
Nor did I smile

The other day
I nearly fell into letting myself believe
I nearly meant it
Nor did I let go

The other day
I pushed away the foolish overheard praise
They did not mean for me to hear
And no one knew