What is Love, in the 21st Century? (A poem for Valentines Day)


 

 What is love, in the 21st century?

Tinder, Bumble, elite, match.

We all wonder, what is our destiny

But can never seem to find, 

the right catch.

 

What is love, in the 21st century?

Taking numbers, swapping Facebooks

Oh wait, but what if he's a narcissist- 

Better not let him off the hook.

 

What is love in the 21st century?

Meaningless sex, and ST'I's.

 

What is love, in the 21st century?

LGBT- are you straight, Gay or Bi?




 

What is love in the 21st century?

Take it slow, nah,

Let's get a mortgage

Oh wait- he must be a narcissist

 

What is love, in the 21st century?

#datenightwithhubby

#letsgetthebubbly

 

What is love in the 21st century?

Date nights?

Nah- couples on their phones

 

What is love, in the 21st century?

Oh, hang on, global pandemic-

Outside takeaways 

#pandemicdating

 

What is love in the 21st century?

I'm really not sure-

 

Are you?

 

What is love in the 21st Century?

 

Well, if you're not sure either,

then it must be a mystery.

 

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