A moment of clarity

Sometimes, we are able to catch a glimpse of what could be.

There are moments in which the choices before us show two clear, distinct paths... and we must make a decision.

These are the moments that scare me, because

I see the power I am capable of exerting
I see the mistakes I am capable of making
I see the pain I am capable of causing

I see that even someone with a loving, generous heart can easily be swept away from it all, just for a moment... but where does that moment lead?

Sometimes I put myself in bad situations. This one could have turned out awful. Luckily, everything is okay. All I can say to YOU is I'm sorry. I know... I know better. I'm sorry.

I just need to learn to keep my guard up, sometimes...