Without Filters
Without filters, my photos bare entry into my soul
A crystal clear snapshot of life that Instagram posts cannot hold
When choosing a filter, sadness and sorrow get glossed over and hide
But without that fence to hide behind, pictures show a completely different side
Instead of highly edited pictures of a party with smiling faces galore
Real life images show sides of me that I do not always adore
Because sometimes I spend Friday nights alone with my dog and my laptop
But I want social media to think that my busy social life never stops
Other times I get sick, or forget to turn in my homework, or get a bad night’s rest
But I don’t broadcast these things, because with filters, I want to look my best
However, filtered pictures don’t always show the greatest moments I prize
Like when I laugh so hard my stomach hurts and tears fall from my eyes
The most stunning moments in life cannot be captured on a camera or on a phone
Like the love I have for my family and friends, which is beautiful on its own
Filters distract people from the true wonder the world creates
So, close out that app, and appreciate the little moments in life that aren’t fake