In the face of violence,

he chose peace. 

In the face of apathy,

he chose engagement.

In the face of greed,

he chose service.

In the face of despair,

he chose hope.

In the face of the partial,

he chose the whole.

He walked with us.

He helps us find our way.

JDG

What he said 

and what she heard

were vastly different

and thus the chasm 

between them grew

until they reached

 across the divide, 

opened their hearts,

saw themselves,

and found each other.

JDG