Framed

We frame wide smiles, new hair, "after" bodies, smooth skin in soft light.
We frame first steps, first dates, beautiful food at our #favoriterestaurant.
We frame new cars, remodeled homes, our #bestvacayever.
But we  hide the negatives in the darkroom. Undeveloped images of
                       the morning eggs scooped onto a cracked plate by aching, inflamed hands;
                       the breath held with the morning injection.
Where are the images of
                       the necessary cry;
                       the fear-smothering smile;
                       the long hug without words after treatment
                       the  whispered apology after too long a wait?
We risk curating a museum of half-truths.
We risk telling a story no one can find themselves in.
All moments are worthy, holy, necessary.
Frame them. Display them. Look at them. Remember them. Invite people to see them.
They will try to tell you to be #relatable.
Don't be framed. Frame it all.