The Measure of a Man

How do you measure 
The worth of a man

Is it in all the work
He does with his hands
Or in those he knows
He counts on as friends
Is it in how he finishes 
Is it how he begins
Is it in how he fly's 
Or in how he lands
Is it his trust in God
When he doesn't understand
Is it when the odd's say he can't
But he still feels that he can
Is it where he draws the line
And where he makes his stand
Or how he reacts
When there's nothing left

Is this how you measure
The worth of a man
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hoffman Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 7:58 PM
I think its all in the integrity Mike; an awesome write!~Che :)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 3:08 PM
So many measurements, a snip here, a snip there, but with the eyes on the prize. Nice one, Mike!
Hopper Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 1:32 PM
This is excellent! I love the flow you have hear. Also a good point to ponder on.
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