heaven is not a place

pick up your bag and walk to school
check yourself in the mirror before work
twist up the lipstick before the date
call around for the meeting place

put your pen to the paper
put on your best clothes
put your hand over their shoulder
and look around you

your favorite spot
your inside jokes
your tears of joy
your nine to five

the lights are bright
the air is crisp
the room is dark
the meal is amazing

heaven is all around
in the places,
the people,
the possibilities,

the experience.

it's open 24 hours,
on christmas,
and all other major holidays

but the doors won't open until you find them