MEASURE OF A MAN

THE MEASURE of a man - not in his salary
in fact his currency is determined in fortitude
pain and diversity being the true benchmark of maturity


the bedrock of conviction in his determination of decision
disallows the change of course by those who shout and defer
he is the oak tree that stands after torrential rains and wind


the measure of a man - not in height or fashionable wear
his walk tells the tale in sure stride and measured steps
each footfall a thunderous testimony of his path in life


to those that know him praise the undying conviction of life
represented by his acts of compassion for love of family
God is his anchor and his ship sails the vast ocean of now


the measure of a man - not in his house nor his title
but the little ones that gather at his feet at day's end
and a loving wife that understands she is his reason to live

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