Through the Scroll: A Call For Change | Original poetry by Chloe Washington
A World in Chaos
The world spins fast, and the news feeds flow,
Of war and whispers, of highs and lows.
A planet groans beneath the weight,
Of battles waged, of love and hate.
Through shattered screens, we see it all,
Fires rage, nations rise and fall.
Fingers swipe, and hearts feel numb,
A symphony of chaos leaves many dumb.
Young Minds and Digital Chains
Young minds tethered to glowing light,
Chained to echoes that haunt the night.
Filters paint lives too perfect to bear,
While the truth hides deep in the digital lair.
TikToks dance as the oceans rise,
Tweets are thrown while the polar ice dies.
A world of connection, yet so alone,
Virtual castles, fragile thrones.
The Hidden Damage
The harm inflicted, we oft ignore,
Self-esteem bound to likes and more.
Comparison robs what joy could bloom,
And leaves hearts scarred in quiet gloom.
Yet beyond the screens lies brighter days,
A life untouched by hollow praise.
Lift your eyes, see what’s in store,
A world awaits beyond the door.
Choosing Real over Virtual
Speak your truths, but seek the ground,
Where genuine connections can be found.
Share your voice, yet measure its weight,
For words can heal or devastate.
Dare to question the endless stream,
Is it real, or just a dream?
Unplug the wires, step into the day,
Where laughter, unfiltered, chases gray away.
Finding Joy in Simplicity
Read the books, feel the rain,
Let nature soothe what brings you pain.
Art and music, hands that create,
Can shatter walls and challenge fate.
Take a moment, still and clear,
Feel the earth; its rhythm near.
In the quiet, wisdom grows,
And the seed of change begins to show.
Be the Change
We can make this world anew,
But first, the change must start with you.
Be kind in words, be bold in deeds,
Water the earth with hopeful seeds.
We rise, young hearts so vast,
Crafting futures beyond the past.
With courage lit and passions bright,
We pave the way to a clearer light.
A Final Plea
Log off now, and take a breath,
Find beauty where the silence rests.
The world awaits the fire within,
To heal, to grow, and to begin.
Let your voice ring, let actions unfold,
A better world is yours to mold.
