Exemption
freedom from a false sense of connection
throughout my mind repeating chant
freedom freedom freedom
from judgement
distractions
unattainable success
sunflowers reaching for the sky on their own time
freedom from doomscrolling
creating false dreams in my psyche
freedom from a false sense of connection
digital desire to hold hands and create a movement
beyond the false livelihood curated by businessmen
who define me as a subscriber, lacking the humanity of a mind
connection is divinity not a commodity to be bought
and sold
Kayla-Jane is a writer and poet in rural, Ontario. She is dedicated to crafting stories that weave social justice, sci-fi, and the environment. Because life is too short to not live with your head in the clouds. She has a short story published in The Quarantine Review. If you’re ready to start a writing revolution, follow her on IG @kj.poetrytherapy + Twitter @kjcosmicmusings.
