We are being told to be all inclusive
Have body positivity.
Except that body.
That body cant be real.
That body cant be natural
We must use every supplement to change the natural course
Take a magic pill that will shed pounds
Are encouraged to eat better
Dress better
Exercise better
Exercise longer
Shorter
Walk
Don't walk
Lift
Don't lift
Drink water
But not that much water
Be comfortable in the skin we're in
Yet cover it with the magic foundation that will last all hours.
For generations woman are told they need to be thin
But not that thin
Healthy weight
Yet not have that many curves
Eat a cheeseburger
Stop eating cheeseburgers
Run, dont walk.
We're tagged as walking skeletons and whales
We are not permitted to age yet when we go au naturale we are criticized for not taking care of ourselves.
No make up for some
But not for others
Grey hair for some
But not for others
Being open and honest about mental health issues is ok for some
But not for others.
Eternally criticizing
Feeding the hate
Spewing the vichor
All for a click
A like
A share
More page views
15 seconds of fame.
But at what cost?
Technology was meant to bring us together.
Forged to bridge a gap.
Learn about other cultures
Connect
Yet all it has done was provide a platform of hate
Keyboard warriors who hide behind the guise of anonymity
Taking retribution on unsuspecting victims
Filling a void for something missing in your day to day
A school playground of bullies throwing insults and gathering their minions to further divide.
Single out the weak
Spew hate and misinformation
Is this who we, as a civilization, are meant to become?
Is this merely a product of the behavior encouraged by algorithms?
Or is it a spotlight on behavior that exists -
Has always existed -
Deep within
And this platform is only shining a light on your true behavior.
Your inner soul.
The person you truly are behind the mask you wear in public.
Is this how you wish to be seen?
