Foolishness

Foolishness
to think it will last
to mistake present for past
to disregard meeting your eyes.

Foolishness
when I build castles of sand,
crafting a world of illusion,
presence, nowhere to be found.

Foolishness
to let emotions take me into far away lands
to make me feel small or grand
to separate your well being from mine.

Foolishness
the one that leads me to lie
so self-centered
that drowns with a sigh.

Foolishness
the kind that lets me live while others die
the one that prevented me from taking
your hand while you still laugh.

Foolishness
that can dissipate if I am aware
that by making these mistakes
I open to forgiveness and grace.