the irony of motivational instagram reels

i’m aware of what

feels like an

unbreakable addiction,

but i try

and i try

and i try

as i ironically agree

with every instagram reel

saying phones

are ruining this world

and that we should all be

together

riding our bikes

telling jokes

playing cards

and talking to each other

face to face

something that seems impossible nowadays

oh the irony

of a stupid video

on my phone

telling me life is better

off without it

as the video’s views spike

being watched by eyes

the same as mine

people just like me

double-tap the screen

just to never see 

it again

while the guilt invites itself

into our bodies

then seconds later 

finds its way out

i admit that

my eyes are like moths

drawn to the flame

that is my screen

fingers scrolling like 

levers on a machine

without a stop button

to be pushed

but i know i'd rather

not bed rot for hours at a time

even though it feels like i do

because i don't want

to keep missing out on

the blessing of 

this world

and its people