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What does my face look like without a filter?
What do my words sound like unrefined?
I can tell you my body could be fitter,
and my words are sometimes tined.
Most days however my smile shines bright
and I attempt to use my words to elevate others
But my smile eventually feels trite,
and kind remarks are rejected by angry mothers.
I shed the filters and try to uphold my self-confidence,
and tell myself I am beautiful without them.
I know I have a good conscience and that
my strong heart, good will, and clear face shine like gems.
I don't want to be permanently filtered.
I don't want people constantly seeing an edited version of me.
Instead I'll leave them bewildered,
wondering how freeing filter-free can be.