You’d think when someone actually likes you,
they'd swipe right and stay true,
maybe even send a thoughtful message,
and not ghost you like a viral trend.

You'd think when someone actually likes you,
they’d notice the sparkle in your eyes,
maybe even appreciate your weird quirks,
like your obsession with collecting book spine poetry,

But these days, if someone likes you,
they'll probably send a meme or two,
treat your profile like it's a add to scroll past,
and disappear faster than a missed notification.

These days, if someone really likes you,
they’ll probably comment on your choice of socks,
stare at you like you’re a new kind of vegetable,
and avoid any sign of affection, because who needs that?

Modern dating feels like a high-stakes game show,
especially when you’re clueless about how to...