Francis turned from grief into angry frustration. Bear knew he has made a huge mistake. Shame burned within him. He returned to the circle slowly, hesitantly, on all fours head hanging down eyes focused on the earth. Francis was now having a full blown temper tempest within. He opened his mouth ready to add to bear's growing shame. But as the words formed in slow motion in his head, Francis' eyes met Bear's; He saw the humiliation, shame and contrition and his anger melted into full acceptance and compassion.
“You saved lives,” he said with all the compassion he was feeling. Presently, Bear lifted his head and offered each in the circle a force smile. Eventually, he felt genuine and his smile began to beamj from the heart.
“One day all killing will be rendered meaningless and the lion shall lie down with the lamb.” As Francis began to focus on his breath, it slowed and became more full. One, could see that he was ready to address them all again.
(to be con't.)
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