The Digital Trap: Exploring the Dark Side of Smartphones

In the palm of our hand, a device so small

A world of knowledge, entertainment, and all

But do we ever stop to think of the cost?

Of the downsides of this digital exhaust?

Our attention is stolen, every moment it seems

A notification, a beep, or a gleam

We're sucked into a vortex of endless feeds

And forget the value of the present we need

Addiction creeps in, we can't let it go

Our eyes glued to screens, our bodies in tow

The world around us fades into the night

As we scroll and swipe, our digital delight

Isolation seeps in, we're alone in a crowd

Our social skills suffer, our communication bowed

We forget the warmth of a hug or a smile

In favor of an emoji or a text, for a while

Our health is impacted, our eyes strained and dry

Our necks ache, our sleep patterns awry

We forget to move, to stretch, to breathe

As we're chained to a screen, unable to leave

Privacy is at risk, our data in play

Our personal information exposed every day

Hackers and spies, they prey on our trust

As we click and share, without thinking of the fuss

The cost is high, a burden we bear

Our wallets empty, a weight we share

We're trapped in a cycle, we can't break free

As we continue to pay, for our digital decree

So let's take a moment, to pause and reflect

On the downsides of our smartphone effect

Let's find a balance, a way to thrive

In this digital world, where we must survive.