By Banafshe Sharokhi
Silent tears and shattered self-esteem concealed by the “high” of illusory social media camera filters of selfie-addicted souls...
Parallel to the “high” of cocaine, only a temporary fix of an inflated sense of self and social confidence, takes a toll…
Unstable thoughts, internal chaos “numbed” by swallowed price tags and filled bank accounts of materially-addicted souls...
Parallel to the “numbing” of alcohol, only a temporary fix of social lubrication and intoxicating emotions that only briefly consoles…
Emptiness and misery concealed by the “binge” of hyper-focused servitors “burning the midnight oil”, merely work-addicted souls..
Parallel to the “binge” of crystal meth, only a temporary fix of alertness and focused energy, nothing but short-lived surrendered goals…
A bleeding heart and muted screams “anesthetized” by overcrowded restaurants and entertainment venues of distraction-addicted souls...
Parallel to the “anesthetizing” of heroin, only a temporary fix of pain relief and escape of sorrows, an emptiness that only grows…
Poisonous addictions that “control” all thoughts and emotions, a prison of collective comatose souls...
Parallel to the “control” of prescription meds, an imprisoning dependence and withdrawal, utter inescapable controls…