Masquerade

Living in a masquerade Hiding our truths in the shade Veiled Behind electronic devices The Physical world Minimises Concealed behind a blue and white light No melatonin released at night Our brains don’t accept it’s time to sleep And every day we’re on repeat A vicious cycle ceases to stop When hid behind our phones and lap top Wanting to be something we’re not Living life through a mobile robot Pupils straining , brains rearranging Photograph your food , words misconstrued We used to wear watches and read paper maps Took photos with cameras , had real contact We spent Summer days out in the fresh air , riding our bikes with the wind in our hair Simulation , stimulation lost inside a lie Isolation, modification , apps that beautify Lacking essential social skills Online Casino gives you thrills Book shops closing , hackers disclosing Filters , snaps of zombies posing Selfie sticks and brains decomposing Judging ourselves With an air of self loathing Expectations of Instant gratification Vulnerable souls face Victimisation Predators and bullies target their prey Illicit pictures on display Conversations overthrown Surrounded by people Yet still quite alone With one selfish text lives become wrecked Took your eyes off the road just for a sec Sirens arriving , little chance of surviving All because of your self-absorbed driving We hold it dearer than humanity Ignorant and lost at sea We need to find our way back to land And release these crutches from our hands