‘Are you for real?’ by Saffy Evans, age 15, Year 10, Penwortham Girls’ High School

I scroll your page,

But look closely—is it you?

The sun is bright,

your clothes are neat,

You look so happy on my feed.

 

But screens can hide a lot of tears,

and cover up our biggest fears.

You post a smile,

you share a link,

But what is it you really think?

 

Are you for real?

Or just a ghost?

Are you as happy as your post?

Put down the phone,

step out of frame,

And let me know your real name.