Past Whispers and Digital Dawn

Screens vs. Souls: The Battle Between Past and Digital Realms

Yogesh Malik
Subtleties of Things & Non-things
4 min readNov 2, 2023

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In the realm of endless bits and bytes we roam,
With ghosts of our past and a digital home.
The world is shifting, evolving fast,
From memories that linger to a digital cast.

In the ever-shifting realm of endless data, we wander, tethered to our screens, haunted by the ghosts of our past.

In our digital home, the fear of missing out casts its shadows. Endless scrolling and fleeting likes mask the creeping boredom and existential angst.

The world evolves with breakneck speed, leaving memories behind as mere echoes.

The notifications are our siren’s call, drawing us deeper into the virtual abyss.

But amidst the noise, there’s a longing for something real, a yearning to break free from the shackles of the screen and rediscover the essence of our existence.

Ghosts of our past, they whisper low,
In the quiet corners where our secrets go.
But now we wear digital shackles tight,
In the glow of screens, both day and night.

In the quiet corners of our lives, where secrets find their solace, the ghosts of our past linger, their voices a soft, haunting murmur.

In a world ruled by screens, we’re ensnared in digital shackles that bind us, day and night.

The constant allure of the online realm keeps us locked in, the fear of missing out gripping our hearts.

Boredom takes hold, but it’s more than that; it’s an existential angst that festers beneath the glow.

We, the digital savvy, find ourselves torn between the whispers of yesteryears and the ever-scrolling present, in a delicate dance between history and now.

The past, it haunts us, like a friendly ghost,
In the photos and messages we treasure most.
Yet the digital shackles, they bind us too,
To screens and devices, the whole day through.

The past, a friendly ghost, whispers in our cherished photos and messages, evoking both a longing for days gone by and a twinge of fear for what we’ve left behind.

These memories, like a cherished tome, tug at our hearts. Yet, in our devotion to the screens and devices that tether us to the present, we find ourselves ensnared in digital shackles, almost as if these very ghosts from the past are the jailers of our own making.

It’s a love-hate relationship, a dance of nostalgia and dependence that defines our modern society.

The more we fear the past slipping away, the tighter we grasp our digital lifelines.

In a world that’s always on, this poem serves as a gentle reminder of the paradox that defines our digital existence.

We once walked in forests, under the sun’s warm kiss,
Now we scroll through timelines, lost in the digital abyss.
But can we find a balance, can we set ourselves free,
From the ghosts of our past and the digital sea?

Once, we wandered freely in lush forests, basking in the sun’s warmth.

Now, we’re trapped in a digital abyss, endlessly scrolling through timelines. Can we find a way out, regain our freedom, and strike a balance?

The challenge is to break free from the past’s haunting shadows and the digital chaos that engulfs us.

It’s a bold journey toward equilibrium in a society that teeters on the brink.

It’s time to face this paradox head-on, seeking solutions that offer hope, respite, and a path to a more balanced life.

Let’s remember our roots, the whispers of old,
But not let our future be entirely controlled.
In this digital age, where the world’s at our hands,
May we choose to be free, to set our own plans.

In the modern age, let’s treasure our roots, those timeless whispers of wisdom.

While we navigate a world literally at our fingertips, remember that the power of choice is within our grasp.

Embrace the freedom to chart your path, finding equilibrium in this fast-paced digital era.

The key is not to let the digital world dictate our lives, but to strike a balance.

In this realm, the power to shape your destiny is amplified, ready for you to decide how you’ll paint the canvas of your life.

So let’s honor the ghosts, with love and with grace,
And break free from the shackles, find our own space.
In this ever-changing world, where past and future clash,
May we walk our own path and find moments to refresh.

In a world where the past’s whispers linger like cherished secrets and the digital shackles threaten to confine our very essence, we find ourselves at a crossroads.

It’s time to honor those ghosts of yore, the memories and experiences that shape our humanity, with love and grace.

But we mustn’t be content with mere reminiscence. As we navigate this ever-changing digital age, where the relentless march of the future collides with the echoes of history, remember the power of choice.

It’s in our hands to break free from these all-encompassing shackles and find our unique, sacred space. In this pursuit of balance, we unearth the true essence of freedom, walking our own path, and discovering moments that refresh our souls.

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Yogesh Malik
Subtleties of Things & Non-things

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