Mettle of Golden Light

My first exploration into what it means to be a man of mettle - someone who is resilient and with staying power in relationships. This man is aged by tribulations, which he continues to face, always at the brink of being consumed by heat and evil. Still he stands firm, his precious flowers held close to his chest as he cries tears of golden light. Though he is not looking at the light, but the golden light fills his soul, strengthening him against fear and temptation.