Hattin Camp
Huge, warm toffee eyes stare up
They crinkle in the corners
As a smile beams below
A small hand shoots out
Taking my camera
The new toy is hours of entertainment

A hand takes mine
Challenging me to a war
Of thumbs
Kisses fall onto my cheeks
My hands clap a rhythm
That will keep beating in my heart
Long after the music ends

I entered fearful and uncertain
I leave smiling and determined
Between the laughter and games
I saw a strength and sadness
Sheltered in these people’s hearts
Injustices done
That I want to fix
And meeting them has inspired
A new motivation within