Reelity

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.