For All the People I've Never Seen

The Forest of Delusion

is where we spend our days.

We have four eyes between us

yet I never meet your gaze.

I ban you from my dreams at night

in case you weigh them down.

When you tiptoe past my thoughts by day

you never make a sound.

You stay out of sight

and I’ll stay out of mind,

and walking around this big blue ball

we may never meet at all.

But when we reach the tree line

and walk into the sun,

I will recognize you

my long forgotten friend.

So do forgive my rudeness,

my negligence and doubt,

the towering superstitions,

crouching fears and inhibitions,

twisting judgment and begrudgment

that always keep you out

of sight and mind and heart,

but never out of soul -

that bright and spacious part

 of me where only love can grow.

I'll meet you at the tree line

my long forgotten friend.

Beyond the shade my mind has made

the light will let you in.