O Precious Guide
Yes, you … with your
Many loyal friends and admirers
You’ve toughened up a lot
Yet remained sweet.

Some nastiness out there has
Misjudged you, crucified you
But you still keep on
Serving the whole of mankind
To honor us all.

You come up short though
If and when you enable one
Who’s gone afore you
To be placed – with their gift –
On the chopping block of
Senseless purposeless
Misinterpreting humanity.

Protect the little One
Who wants to give what You
Haven’t yet found.
You’re equal to it, most aren’t.
With a leap of faith
Kill not the messenger.