Hearts and Likes

Your words have been on my mind all morning long;

I'm so thankful for the love you've given me.
I grab my phone: I like that pic! I love that song!
But do they even know you live in me?

How many likes have I reserved for you?
How many hearts do I figure you merit?
I say I love you; is it really true?
No one will ever know unless I share it.

Fads linger and leave; emojis come and go;

What do these hearts and likes reveal about me?

And what about this amazing love I know?

Will I choose to hide it or set it free?

How many likes have I reserved for you?
How many hearts do I figure you merit?
I say I love you; is it really true?
No one will ever know unless I share it.

Yes, I am well aware it's somewhat virtual,

This quick-and-easy, safe environment

Of happy selfies, memes, and buzzwords trivial.

Should I relax, go with the flow, and be content?

Keep it simple, easy does it; don't sweat it, okay?

Who am I kidding? I'm just not wired that way...

How many likes have I reserved for you?
How many hearts do I figure you merit?
I say I love you; is it really true?
No one will ever know unless I share it.

© 2021 David Acosta