The Strength of a Man

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.


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The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice.


It's in the gentle words he whispers.



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The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.


It's how good a buddy he is with his kids.



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


It's in how respected he is at home.



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


It's in how tender he touches.


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


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



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


It's in how he can be true to one woman.



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


It's in the burdens he can carry....


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© July 15, 1999
Jacqueline Marie Griffiths
(written for Hunt D. Rochon)