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’s 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 kids.
The strength of a man isn’t in how respected he is at work.
It’s in how respected he is 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 how many women he’s loved.
It’s 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
Author: Unknown
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the strength of the heart
is the measurement that sets men apart
may you find the strength to make it through your day happily
zendictive 
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December 18, 2011 at 8:49 am
Savy
Now where may I find a man like this?… Just kidding
December 18, 2011 at 10:28 am
zendictive
we are far and few between (grin) and snatched up the minute we are found (~_~)
December 18, 2011 at 9:29 am
Harnew
Favorite line, “the strength of the heart is the measurement that sets men apart.” So true!
December 18, 2011 at 10:27 am
zendictive
wow, thank you… I came up with that after reading this morning (~_~)
December 18, 2011 at 9:35 am
Pocket Perspectives
Art, I just printed this poem out and gave it to my husband… and told him, before he read it, that he has this kind of “strength”…..and there was a tiny little smile on his face as he read it… I’m very fortunate to have a husband like this. thank you for the poem….and I’m sure a thank you from him too…. : )
December 18, 2011 at 10:27 am
zendictive
you are very fortunate and most welcome (~_~)
December 18, 2011 at 11:27 am
willowdot21
beautiful I love it. xx
December 18, 2011 at 7:04 pm
zendictive
I am glad you liked it (~_~)
December 18, 2011 at 12:08 pm
rumpydog
I do too! woo woo woo!
December 18, 2011 at 7:05 pm
zendictive
thank you rumpydog (~_~)
December 18, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Cat Forsley
so beautiful ……. !!!!!
i respond with music – cuz i have no words to express the beauty !!
Enjoy Injoy 🙂
Cat
December 18, 2011 at 7:10 pm
zendictive
thank you Cat (~_~) I enjoy putting on my head phones and listening to your comments (grin) music that moves me…
xxoo you give the strength to me…
December 18, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Cat Forsley
In headphones all the time – 🙂 You are welcome === one of my fave songs of all time …:)
December 18, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Warrior Poet Wisdom
A strong write. Amen to that, brother!
December 18, 2011 at 7:11 pm
zendictive
bows (~_~) humble
to you fellow peaceful warrior
December 18, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Jackie L. Robinson
I love this. There is such warmth, tenderness with an undertone of character, strength, honor. Each line touched my heart. Thank you my friend for sharing the wisdom of strength. Much love to you. xoxo
December 18, 2011 at 7:12 pm
zendictive
there is not only the strength of the wind and storms
there is strength in the warm sunshine (~_~) xxoo
December 18, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Fergiemoto
So true…(and yes, strong men like that do exist).
December 18, 2011 at 7:13 pm
zendictive
yes there are (~_~) grinin’
December 20, 2011 at 11:03 am
granbee
This is SUCH a gift to me today. My husband fits this description so well! Such a joy to contemplate during this blessed Christmas season! Thank you, Art!
December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm
zendictive
my pleasure granbee (~_~)