Reels reels reels
The world is rolling in reels
The mask is ruling
The light and sound
Cosmetic goodness is roaring,
doing the rounds.
People across the globe
Dwelling on 'reelity',
Trading truth for glitter,
Applause for sincerity.
Smiles are filtered,
Sorrows neatly concealed,
Every wound retouched
Before it can be healed.
Moments no longer lived,
Only captured and displayed;
The soul stands waiting backstage
While the spectacle is played.
The crowd keeps scrolling,
Hungry for another thrill,
Mistaking motion for progress,
Noise for strength of will.
Yet somewhere beyond the screen,
Where no algorithms peal,
A quiet heart still whispers
The forgotten art of real.