He offered a hand as moral guide.
His faith a rock.
He sought to bridge religious divide.
His faith a rock.

Hope he gave to those in need,
Admonished leaders who did not heed.

And then
And then
He died.

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He no longer stands upon our side,
Gone the vigor upon which we relied,
Yet we are filled with human pride,
That he walked among us,
His faith a rock.