It doesn't do a lot of talking

But for something that doesn't speak

It sure says a lot of words.

Sometimes, the camera can be this

Light that shines on positvity

And lets the creative and vibrant vibe come

From within,

Other times, the camera can be this mirror

Full of self hate and negative vibes..

And the only way to get rid of that perspective,

Is if we put on a filter..

Is that why we use Negatives?

Those negatives such as black and white-

Black and White?

Isn't that how we view the world today?

Black on Black violence,

Protesters and cops, Black and White silence

It's crazy how the world is right now.

It makes me want to drive away,

Adding on more mileage.

But wait! I can't, 'cause if I do that,

The camera that once loved me

And helped me take pictures for Instagram,

Will turn around and catch me speeding,

Hands down.

The only way I could make myself innocent,

Is if I lied and like most of these models,

put a filter on it.

But since lying is a sin,

What good does it make of a man

Or a woman to lie about who he/she is?

Often times, when we take pictures,

We use a filter to enhance ourselve

And other times, we use a filter to diminish our beautiful flaws.

Flaws- what's a flaw to you, may be a flaw to someone else.

You can buy all the Mac there is

You can use all the makeup you want

But looking into that mirror,

Do you feel how you look?

When you take that picture

And get hundreds of likes,

Are they liking you for you?

Or who you're trying to look like.

No filter....

Sometimes when I'm upset and feel

Like breaking down,

I put filters on so everyone sees me

As happy,

But internally,

I'm a wretch

It's funny how the eyes can play

Tricks on people...

Now you see me, now you don't.