The Strength of a Man

The strength of a man isn't seen
in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width of his arms
that circle you.

The strength of a man isn't seen
in the deep tone of his voice.
It's seen in the gentle words he
whispers.

The strength of a man isn't seen
in how many buddies he has.
It's seen in how good a buddy
he is with his kids.

The strength of a man isn't seen
in how respected he is at work.
It's seen in how respected he is
at home.

The strength of a man isn't seen
in how hard he hits.
It's seen in how tenderly he
touches.

The strength of a man isn't seen
in the hairs of his chest.
It's seen in his heart... that lies
within his chest.

The strength of a manisn't seen
by how many women he's loved.
It's seen in how he can be true
to one woman.

The strength of a man isn't in
the weight he can lift.
It's in the burdens he can carry.


p.s. I fell in love with this poem the moment i read it in 'The Star' Sunday paper, it was sent in by a girl named Kimly... Thanks, Kimly...