Not A Seeker Of Approval

I am not one,
Who is a seeker of approval.
Or attention to receive purposely.

Nor am I the kind of guy
To flatter someone.
With a waiting to hear it done to me.

Just because I may ask for a compliment,
Doesn't mean I am desperately in need...
To get one received.

Sometimes I am in that mood to believe,
I look good everywhere I go.
And will accept and sign autographs,
With anyone to show I do have patience!

'Excuse me?
Sorry to interrupt your conversation.
But would you like to take a picture of me?'

'Sure
No problem at all.
Give me your cellphone.'

'Not with my phone but with yours.
Today...
And for free.
I am volunteering to give souvenirs.
To those I know,
Too reluctant and embarrassed to directly,
Ask if it's okay.
I notice you looking at me.'

'I couldn't help it.
You walked up to me and stood in my face.'

'Well...
At least you did not recognize,
Me to be somebody vain.
And...
Are these folks your friends or relatives?

'Yes.
Why?'

'Well...
Honestly.
Two of them are not dressed to impress.
And the other three?
I will accept to pose with me.
I don't want to seem I am,
That particular about the lighting.
However,
I do want you to capture...
The best refection of me possible.
Oh yes...
You three stand behind me.
No smiling.
I'm the one that will do all the cheesing.
Okay?'

'Uh...sir?
No disrespect.
But...
Are you out of your damn mind?'

'Gee.
I hope not.
I'm not hardly that vain.
And besides...
That's not the kind of souvenir,
I would like to leave you to have!

VAIN?
ME?
OUT OF MY MIND?
Heavens no.
Are you kidding?
I'm a community organizer!'