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This isn't about the movie,

or show.

This isn't the protrayal of

redemptive life.

This is about a few phrases

he speaks to his persuer.

Freeing him with no conditions

or bargains.

Not expecting leniency for his

actions toward Javert.

At that particular time,

the inspector shares his view

that he wouldn't let Valjean go.

Yet still he did it anyway,

not holding Jalvert responsible.

Yet I look and see resemblences,

in me.

I am not a prisoner,

who had escaped,

or been charged with a crime,

but I am treated differently.

I don't expect to be treated better

because I do something

for someone.

I do not expect acts of kindness

or love,

when I give it to someone.

I do not expect generousity,

or anything in return.

But I won't change how I

treat the people in my life.

Even at the end of it all,

if I do not receive,

I will still give,

I am Valjean.