Retreat
isn't defeat
nor cowardice-
it's courage
to step back
in patience
and humility
to reflect
to later return
to exercise
the right act-

never mind
the mockery faced
hold your own
in gentleness :
be unscathed
nothing can shake
the foundation
of your faith:
there's no need
to be fazed
or react

be calm
in equilibrium
be set-
from the highest mountain
look down to earth
alone
but unafraid-
a conqueror
you shall emerge!