The child covers her eyes
with her small palms,
believes no one
can see her
because she sees no one.

We adults cover our eyes
with ignorance,
a metaphor in these times
when many think
knowledge is sin.

The child is playing
with discovery,
exploring what will
be of use
and what she will discard.

We exercise choice at our peril
or delight. Take a chance:
Know it is possible
to remember the trick
of hands over eyes

even as we fool ourselves
and others,
agree to dance with play
as we struggle
with destruction.