folly

sometimes i forget
there were days
where we didn't have to
explain

just live

and sometimes i forget
there were times
where we didn't have to
describe

just give

the carefree times
at the beginning
when we were just learning
our names

has become
the cautious times
in the middle
where we begin playing
our roles

in
self defense
instead of
self sacrifice

over and
over again

in a play that
only ends

when hearts give up their folly

(ago)