What Truly Defines a Man's Strength? Exploring the Heartfelt Qualities Beyond Physical Power

The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of his shoulders.
It is seen in the width of his arms that encircle you.
The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice.
It is in the gentle words he whispers.
The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.
It is how good a buddy he is with his kids.
The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work.
It is in how respected he is at home.
The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.
It is in how tender he touches.
The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
It is in his Heart that lies within his chest.
The strength of a man isn't how many women he's Loved.
It is in can he be true to one woman.
The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift.
It is in the burdens he can understand and overcome. __._,_.___
© July 15, 1999
Jacqueline Marie Griffiths
(written for Hunt D. Rochon)

Very nice poem. Puts things in proper perspective.

Reminds me of what my cousin, who has a mentally retarded child, told me a couple of weeks ago: "You cannot imagine how cruel children can be to children. It requires real strength to cope with all this." Real strength lies in rising despite your liabilities and not capitalizing on your assets, which most people can do. This poem is worth sharing:

I asked God for strength that I may achieve.
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I may do greater things.
I was given infirmity that I may do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy.
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for but everything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men, most richly blessed.

Hi Mujeeba,

I also stay in Kormangala, i.e., NGV. Next month, I will be there, and I will give you a call.

Regards,
Mujeeba