Freed of the mask,
we sometimes choose
to hide.
Arising from fear,
perhaps from safety,
some wear costumes upon the face,
unaware they are hiding from themselves.
God is aware —
waiting for us to be free
of the hidden foes
with whom we struggle —
Those that have brought us to this moment —
choosing now not to hide what is inside:
the Divine Romance.
We remember Esther,
doing what she had to do,
somewhat against her will —
until she was ready to reveal
the truth of who she was.
May we raise ourselves
into Esther’s light,
walking in her shadow.
© Todd Emerson Greenberg 02/22/2026
