The Secret Language of Animated GIFs

No lengthy prose, no complex, nuanced speech,
But looping moments, for the soul to reach.
A silent ballet, played on tiny screen,
Where exaggerated feelings are now seen.
We are the GIFs, a flickering, rapid art,
The secret language, of the digital heart.
A cat's wide eyes, a dog's delighted leap,
The rolling laughter, that our pixels keep.

We speak of joy, in bursts of sudden light,
Of weary sighs, escaping through the night.
A shrugging shrug, a knowing, silent glance,
A universal meaning, in our pixel dance.
More than a picture, less than full display,
We capture essence, in our looping way.
The cultural touchstones, instantly expressed,
A shared connection, silently impressed.
A modern hieroglyph, a swift, precise design,
To convey complex emotions, truly mine.
In rapid chatter, where the words feel thin,
We offer depth, from humble, looping spin.

We are the shorthand, of the online mind,
A vibrant dialect, for all to find.
The perfect reaction, to a friend's swift jest,
A moment captured, putting truth to test.
No need for sentences, or lengthy, deep debate,
Our looping wisdom, seals the digital fate.
From simple humor, to a complex plea,
We speak volumes, for the world to see.
A fleeting visual, yet profound and vast,
A secret language, built to truly last.

- Khushi Kaul