The moment I discovered,  
with the clarity life brings, 
that my idea
was a good idea, 
and I should’ve acted on it, 
a grey cluster of emotions emerged.
I felt its weight in my chest. 

Why did I doubt myself? 
What do I do now?

The sun went down on my regret.

In the morning light, I glimpse
another reality: 
You are here, too.  
You didn’t abandon me 
when I abandoned myself. 

As I act on this good idea 
another one comes: 
Forgive yourself. 

Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon,
bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession?
— Song of Songs 6:10 (NIV)

Credits and References:
Early Morning Light and Early Light by  Tony Armstrong-Sly. Used with permission.
Morning Light by Esther Hizsa, 2026

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