The Ground Cipher

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You are the vision

Of the lone spectator -

You are the meaning

Of a ground cipher.

Deity of the rituals,

A symbolic divine -

After an eternity of clouds

A moment of sunshine.

Your chariot rolls

Fulfilling the wish of millions - 

You are the hope of the fallen

The light of the luminous.

You are the unique face

An enduring myth,

Victorious and resilient,

You are the familiar image

Of an endearing friend.