Willing servant
faithful leader
trusted teacher
hated man…

Courageous speaker
peaceful protester
loving father
hated man…

Dutiful preacher
visionary prophet
cheating husband
hated man…

Protective brother
hard-nosed citizen
loyal friend
hated man…

I wonder what you think of us now…

Are you grateful for the strides we have made
or
disappointed that there is still so much hate?

I hope you know,
beloved man,
all you did and all you said
remains in the hearts
of wise men.