Missing out
in a world of make believe
of people hooked on games
and scenarios seen on screens
people have become expendable
everyone is now jaded
content in their isolation
closing in onto themselves
with a growing distaste for socializing
we've become cynical and antisocial
friendship no longer a commodity
we smile and nod without oversharing
not letting anyone into our bubble
time is a factor we refuse to squander
we ration it in order to survive
to manage our stressful life
valuing our down time
we prefer to chill out and be alone
than to spend time with others
we're frugal with our energy
we don't invest in our relationships
sadly we’ve forgotten how valuable
rare true friends can really be
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
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