Praise And Criticism

Praise and criticism i treat them as the same
To me they are just the opinions of others for want of a better name
Though very few ever like being criticized
That most people like to be praised i too have realized
Though the praise of others good for our self esteem
We learn more about ourselves from criticism is how it does seem
And though self praise nowadays with many does seem the in thing
Best leave it to others your praises to sing
In the age of self promotion narcissism is rife
To many it does seem it is a way of life
But we all cannot be well loved and famous and great
And we all cannot be one the masses celebrate
And praise and criticism to me much the same
Just the opinions of others for want of a better name.