and perhaps

tempted hearts    
enthusiastic minds
   
and  
   
ignorant egos  
   
pave roads  
for young stallions  
   
wearing masks  
and thornless roses  
with long stems  
   
   
carrying the letter    
sealed with a kiss  
is just  
pouting selfies  
in gold glitter dust  
   
now  
   
wearing 2021  
well suited  
to the knees