What are we doing, really?
Posting shadows of who we really are.
Tweeting shadows of what we really think.
Clicking on shadows of our innermost feelings.
Tagging shadows of relationships.
Instant messaging shadows of reality.

What are we needing, really?
Acceptance to face the road before us.
Validation to keep trying.
Comfort to ease the pain.
Friends who truly understand.
Humility to face the truth.

How can we change, really?
Send a greeting card with a hand-written note inside.
Call to say hello and ask how the other is doing.
Meet for coffee and share our feelings.
Listen while they are talking instead of scrolling through text messages.
Recognize when a false persona takes over and pray for authenticity.

Who are we, really?