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 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's how good a buddy he is with his or "your" children.

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

It's in how he is respected at home.

The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.

It's in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.

It's in his heart... that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn't in how many women he's loved.

It's in how true he can be to the ONE woman he's trying to love.

The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift.

It's in the burdens he can carry.

The strength of a man isn't in how much food he eats from your table.

It's in the effort he puts forth when you are unable.

The strength of a man isn't in how he makes love.

It's in the understanding that there is more to making love...... 

than making love.

- Author Unknown -