Take a Picture

Take my picture
Oh, take my picture
Let it be perfect
Just like how you want it
Edit it, filter it
Make it perfect
Until it fits your standards

Cos' I am tired of taking my own picture
I am tired of pressing the shutter button
I am tired of changing myself
Tired of being something 
I am truly not

Just take a picture
And edit it out

Reviews

[DIVYA]

This poem is so apt for our times when the edit button can create any extent of beauty. The poet seems weary of the constant pressure on them to make a perfect picture and wants someone to takeover and do the editing for them. We all feel this way sometimes. A great poem, well expressed.

[Mk.t.g]

Thank you so much, Divya! You have expressed my point so clearly, that I am in awe. Thank you for your wonderful words!

[DIVYA]

I loved the poem. You're most welcome Mk.

[M]

I used to model six years ago but grew tired of the sexist treatment and the constant posing, so I edited myself out of all pictures from then onwards. Vanity makes one seek the perfect photo and liars seek to photoshop. One has to stay true to self in this day and age. A poem that has great relevance, Mk. Enjoyed its truth.

[Mk.t.g]

Really upset for your past experience. But the good thing is that you stayed true to yourself, and that's what matters. Thank you for stopping by, Makhabat!

[Coyote Poetry]

The new world. A edit world, we do live in. Nice dance of words. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Mk.t.g]

Thankyou so much, Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.