Overstressing Poems | Examples


List of Member Poems

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S - scrolling endlessly
O - overstressing popularity
C - criticizing others; then ourselves
I - immediate regret
A - addiction. It is a drug.
L - longing for another’s so-called “perfect” life

M - manipulation in the highest degree
E - emphasizing only the glorious day
D - denying struggles and any sign of weakness
I - influencers impact our daily choices
A - attached. Eyes fixed on the screen.

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