G. Z. Kieft

there’s so much to love out there
like that sunshine glow
pressed up like a simple glare
against your window
begging for you to come share
that smile you
so carefully guard
there is wind
rummaging the branches
of the trees in your yard
there is joy
and don’t rescind
but there is also chaos
and things
that are hard
and things that forsake us
but that is how we earn our scars
and forgetfulness, granted
but the right kind
the kind that keeps you firmly planted
in the present mind
not the type
that leaves you guessing blind
and asking why
and hearing no response but recycled music samples
and notification chimes
and influencer engagements
that seem to rhyme
with product placements
out there
there are others
people I mean
friends and lovers
with whom you can experience things
you’ve never known were
things
who can help get the wind
under your wings
who can give you direction
not by telling you where to go
but by simply being a connection
to run to
go out there
go out there now
put your phone down
go out there
go out there now
put your phone down
and
go out there
go out there now.