Peacemaker

The peacemaker reaches out

In all directions

Finding breaking points

And missed nuances

Seeking common ground

And knitting solutions

Transmitting information

Translating perspectives

Transforming – on good days –

Situations of discord and

Frayed relationships

Into forward movement

Of help to everyone.

The peacemaker stands exposed

To anger and resentment

From all directions

And often ends – on not-so-good days –

With nothing but a heavy heart

And a troubled soul

And no peace.