The sting of sacrifice camouflaged in fierce expression
Tongue held but language in hands
Hands curled, prepared to preach a fire
and in his divine eyes swims truth
That our being is not sun kisses and rainbows
He wears vestments of courage and resolve
And believes in what others doubt
He is magnificent he is merciful
And he knows it
Let the sermon begin

written by malai carrara
photography by nausher banaji