I think you've brilliantly captured text dating here.

Ah that makes sense. I thought you were using "faceless desires" to refer to something more carnal

Thank you for your kind words. 

I chose faceless to describe desires as a way to describe sexting. Is it a little awkward? Do you have any suggestions as to what might flow better?

Very visceral imagery at the end there.

> ardent spirits

Ngl I had to look this up. I thought you were trying to say that their spirits/motivations are strong (or is that a second meaning?). Either way, lovely line.

I think you did a good job at delving into what could be described as the masquerade of dating app hook ups.

The only question I have is why did you chose the adjective "faceless" to describe their desires?


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Swift clicks through the night

Don't tell me who you are

Intentions veiled through subtle words

And conversations stained with ardent spirits

As faceless desires sink us deeper into despair

Distant from the glare

A touch brings us closer

But only for a moment as reality storms and thrashes

Bitter at the miss of her existence.

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