I Didn’t Pick This Pixelated Hue!

About this poem

"I Didn't Pick This Pixelated Hue!" was born out of frustration with how we often reduce individuals to superficial categories and stereotypes, especially in our increasingly digital and visually driven world. The poem is a rebellious cry against the limitations of labels and the biases that shape our perceptions. I was inspired by the idea that we are all more than the "pixels" or surface appearances others see. We are complex, multifaceted beings with unique stories, dreams, and potential. The poem uses the language of technology—pixels, browsers, algorithms—to highlight how these systems can reinforce prejudice and limit our understanding of one another. This poem is a call to break free from those limitations, to "reboot our minds" and "delete the bias" that prevents us from seeing the true brilliance within each person. It reminds us that we are all "pure data, unchained—untamed" and that our spirits cannot be confined to a "low-res thumbnail." I hope this poem encourages you to look beyond surface appearances and recognize every individual's inherent worth and complexity. more »