In the glow of digital tides, we float,
Chasing shadows in the endless scroll,
Echoes of laughter, yet none to hold,
A touchless world, where stories unfold.

Wrapped in likes, our hearts seek light,
Notifications ring like whispers at night,
Every ping a promise, seldom fulfilled,
In this realm where time stands stilled.

Faces masked by filters, smiles contrived,
In pursuit of validation, we strive,
Yet amidst the noise, we lose our way,
In a cycle of longing, day by day.

Can we break free from this silken chain,
Find solace beyond the virtual plane?
In real connections, let us believe,
And from this web, our souls retrieve.