Thanks to Kim for the prompt to write about special memories that are unphotographed.
What’s Not in My Social Media Algorithm
No profile pics
No reels
No IG stories
in 1973
when I was 10
or in 1979
for my sweet 16
in 1981
when I graduated
or in 1988
when my baby was born
No profile pics
of great grandma
or walking hand in hand
on Santa Monica’s sand
No reels
of us singing
happy 80th birthday
on June 21, 2014
No IG stories
when we watch
her take one last breath
on December 28, 2010
No profile pics
No reels
No IG stories
Just wishes of what could have been
and memories of what was
©Stacey L. Joy, November 21, 2022
Beautiful & Powerful. Often feel the same way in regards to our lives before social media. Since I chose to leave most of socmed some 3-4 years ago, I’ve now more memories untethered from digital realms and also more to forget. And over time that’s fine. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate time away from social media when I take breaks. I am immensely impressed that you’ve been off for almost 4 years. Wow!