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