Edit Your Life
A brunch get together.
What have I not worn before?
I need to find my previous posts
Let me see my Instagram
Spend a minute or few
Scroll through the pictures posted anew
Look for outfits, style, what's trending and more
Double tap, double tap, double tap, this is going to be a chore
I meet my girls, give them hugs, tell them they look great
I tug on the dress I thrifted, feeling at edge
Feeling out of place surrounded by labels, glamour and size eights
We wait for our table, conversation be damned
Let me see my Instagram
Spend a minute or few
Scroll through the pictures posted anew
Look for edits, food posts, what's trending and more
Double tap, double tap, double tap, chase that bore
We get seated and gush at the menu
Exclaiming about the decor and the venue
We place our orders and exchange pleasantries
God why is it stuffy in here? Why is there no pleasant breeze?
Why this silence and pretence? I thought we were besties?
Let me see my Instagram
Spend a minute or few
Scroll through the pictures posted anew
Look for poses, group shots, what's trending and more
Double tap, double tap, double tap, even if it's a cold sore
The food comes
We arrange the plates, cutleries, the salt and pepper shakers and flowers
We take our photos but who are we kidding
"Eating" is only for one of us
Binging and purging is superfluous
And the dissonance is back after we toast to "Let's dig in!"
Let me see my Instagram
Spend a minute or few
Scroll through the pictures posted anew
Look for makeup, beauty videos, what's trending and more
Double tap, double tap, double tap, even if it's a picture I abhor
We bid adieu
Making promises to meet in weeks a few
We were in the same dorm
Laughter was the norm
And now our conversations can't take form
I threw my money for a friendship that has gone past its prime
The bus ride home is long, let me kill the time
Let me see my Instagram
Spend a minute or few
Scroll through the pictures posted anew
Look for smiles, positive quotes, what's trending and more
Double tap, double tap, double tap, with a dread I can't ignore
Let me find the perfect picture to edit
Even though the meet-up was shit
Throw in some highlights, take away the shadows under my eyes
Put a filter to bring out the full depth of the fries
Let me add a little clarity
Yeah because that's what your picture needs - SHUT UP! NOT NOW! I continue to edit with dexterity
Add some warmth, some contrast, and a little vignette
There we go! It's gonna get 300 likes, I bet
I mean, it's a food picture. Is it peak hour yet?
Let me post on my Instagram
Wait a minute or few
Refresh for the likes anew
Read the comments that say "Wow looks so good!" and more
Double tap, double tap, double tap, please say J'adore.
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