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A man is one who listens with care,

his own thoughts and feelings are eagerly shared.

A man is one who will stand up and fight,

and always willing to do what is right.

A man is one who will hold his own,

firm in his convictions, solid as stone.

A man is one who is not ashamed to cry,

even if he doesn’t know the reason why.

A man is one not afraid to star anew,

and face all the things he knows he must do.

A man is one who takes care of home,

never leaving his family helpless and alone.

A man is one who is not afraid to choose,

regardless of the things he knows he may lose.

A man is one who will stop and think twice,

he  knows a bad choice will carry a price.

A man is one who is gentle and concerned,

he will change if needed and is willing to learn.

What a man is to me is all of the above,

if he truly cares, he will earn my love.

 

  By Sylvia Porter-Hall