If you realize that you live your life
as if there is someone watching you
some being in the corner
through a screen
judging you, even-tempered,
for what you do and think
– but not punishing you –
simply expressing opinions
about your choices
and leaving you be…

If you are living in reaction
to this viewer’s assessment
despite the lack of wrath
or power at their disposal,
what does that make of you?

Are you still faithful?

Are you still God-fearing?

Do you still subscribe
to some religion
called the Screeners?

Asking for a friend.