Little were my torments when ignorance reigned

Over my cloudy conscience on hot days.

Sitting in new knowledge I lost my conviction

To speak on pertinent, painful things.

And I lost me, too.

Now that I know there is always more to know

Doubt hugs me tightly because he can.

Flashing a warning when I stray sideways

Opaque certainty hooking in to all I am.

Under the blue, the wondering, darkness too

No one can ignore old mistakes. I am grateful

Dawn embraces the fallen who’s only wish is change