It’s not me.

Pictures are supposed to describe you,

To capture those moments in which…

You never want to forget.

 

Technology has twisted the mirrors and deflected fake images of what

We are,

Introducing us to the lovely Instagram

Where we can post as many pictures as we like,

And decorate them with a filter that enhances and re-colors the image

But is that you in that selfie?

Because it’s not me.

 

Those smiles you see in those selfies

It’s not me

 

Why?

Because it’s all forced at the time

Not a genuine moment shown

Yes you can see me smile

Yes you can see me wink

Yes you can see me blow a kiss

But it’s not me.

 

All those Instagram filters

It’s not me.

 

My pictures do not portray true emotions but just…

The outside image,

Which is what destroys society.

Society feeds off of social media.

Society has created an image for “perfection.”

But that’s not me.

 

For everyone out there who feels like they do not fit the area of so called “perfect.”

I feel you

This poem is for you

To let you know that

I care.

You are who you are and you do not need to be fazed by anyone

But you.

 

Do you know who I am?

I am Dorothy.

I am an individual.

I do not need filters

I do not need to edit my pictures to please the crowds

I do not need all those Gucci bags and Coach purses

I do not need all of that make up

I do not need designer clothes

I do not need to make myself out to be,

Someone I’m not

Because

It’s not me

 

Take those selfies

Express how you want to be seen

But never forget who you really are

A wonderful soul who doesn’t need filters