A Morning of Even Light

The same morning as yesterday, but the moment I sit in the living room with my coffee, the light comes in unusually evenly. Nothing has changed, yet the heart feels awake a little earlier. Looking up at the crosswalk on the way to work, the sky is blue. Without a word, everyone's shoulders seem lighter. On days like this I want to be kind, even in small things. I pretended to give up my seat on the bus, though honestly I'd wanted to keep sitting a bit longer. Still, I hope today passes without incident.