These Foolish Hands

How foolish were my hands
That they crave to be in yours
When I walked, when I shivered, when I wanted more than words

At night you hold me in your arms
To not lose me to my dreams, you said
You entertained my worries
You tolerated my carelessness

You always knew what to say, how to make me smile
In return, I caused you heartbreak and disappointment
But I have always loved you
I don’t know how not to

If I had to choose a Dad
I would choose you all over again
If there was another time
I’d choose to be there, with you

How foolish are my eyes now
For wanting to see you again
How foolish am I now
Feeling scared, needing to have my hands in yours.