Screen of Smiles
Updated: Feb 19
All boxed in their separate files,
I face a screen of sixteen smiles
As I zone in and the questions roll in,
Out of habit, my face breaks into a grin
But how honest, how happy was I within
Looking back, these moments felt forced in my skin
Hitting the ten minute break,
I mindlessly grab my phone to take,
The notification, taking my breath away
My eyes gloss over the concerning text
Panicking, what should I do next?
My hands speed straight to the news outbreak
To the headings, screaming of anger and heartache
During this ten minute break,
My mind clings toward the cloudy awake
My body soon registers, then turning fake
No one braced me for this bad day,
No one tapped me, asking if I’m okay
Nowhere to escape, thoughts trapped here to stay
Becoming one with the separate files
I soon resumed to those sixteen smiles
Having no closure, finding no peace,
I turn off my camera for temporary release
Glossy eyes wait for my decision,
But tears well up, clouding my vision