Reflection

Their eyes are on me to see if I waiver. I stand quietly as the mass of hate rages towards us, returning their gaze with a benign smile, "Let them join us and be one."

I kneel, place my hand on the earth, and let my faith consecrate the land. Quietly, I repeat the mantra, "We are one with the Light. We are part of the whole.  We welcome our adversaries to share in the Pain they bring.   We are a mirror to their Souls."

The ring of metal surrounds us. I rise slowly and patiently await reflection.