To Filter, Or Not To Filter? That's Not Even A Question
If the Barn Needs Painting...
Don’t judge me by my profile pics
Cause the picture that you see -
Is a flattering, filtered photo of who I want you all to see
A decent looking woman, with some sarcasm and a smile
Who writes about the feelings - that have worn on her awhile
Age has a way of catching those who are weary of the race
And smacks it for the world to see - as wrinkles on your face
The soft smooth skin - left in the sun - to golden and to bronze
Now looks more like Freddy Kruger - when Halloweening season comes
Don’t get me wrong - I was never much to write back home about
Not the kind that started fights - while others gathered round
But I have a few nice qualities that have gotten better than before
And I don’t really worry much, about that other stuff no' more
So, that picture may not fully represent the older me - behind the phone
But I’m nicer than I let on, so leave my phone filters alone.
About the Creator
Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition
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Comments (4)
Super splendid superb spectacular slam poetry!!!💖💕
it is good to play with whatever we have, enjoyed reading this
Love it. I'm at that age where it's all kinda catching up. I choose not to do filters, but that's me. That's the beauty of being an adult, we can choose how we wish to present ourselves to the world. Your poem is very relatable, well done.
Aww, this is great. Love it. And that pirate pic - lol.