At Central Park

You’ll know you’re here
because you’ll hear your heart beat.
you’ll know
because the ducks will hold your gaze
and the air will kiss your face.
you’ll know because time will stand still
and you’ll remember what it means to be human.
you’ll know you’re here
because
you’ll feel the happiness pulse through your veins
you’ll be the most receptive you’ve ever been
and you’ll know because you’re At Central Park.

— LoLa Ayodele