This is a sign of the times
but no one recognises signs
any more
no one sees the writing on
the wall,

the selfie syndrome in the future
will be the psychiatrist's paycheck.

I'm as guilty as anyone can be
look at me
take a pic
theatrically slick
psychiatrically sick
look at me
take a pic.

serious situations
precarious positions
we seem to need
positive affirmations,

when a cup of tea
works just as well,
it's just as well
I put the kettle on.