How many times can I chase a thought

And then it trips me and I'm startled.

We are the clever ones, always searching

For answers, that were given centuries ago.

Let us not sell ourselves short,

We are smarter than that, I hope.

Still we can make mistakes, believe me.

It happens every day we live.

The fool may think he is wise,

When each day passes

And it seems the same to him.

But is it really so, maybe at times.