Conscious Chemicals: Elixir #13: "All Or Nothing"

Tell me I'm the best;
but only if you mean it.
I don't have time for tests.
I'm sensitive; not conceited.
Compliment my work;
but not because you feel I need it.
Don't feed me ritualistic complacency.
Help me do my best to exceed it.
Support is invaluable.
Fake is far too palpable.
Honesty is free.
Bullshit should be taxable.
I've too much to gain
for you to act like it's a strain
to offer acknowledgement
yet still want to remain.
I've too much to show
for you to wait for me to grow
until I've reached a new plateau;
and then you act like you know.
I don't need you to see
only when you need something from me.
You may not remember honesty;
but I'll never forget how to "be."