fauxcroft

The measure of a man 

The measure of a man

Is how compassionate he can be,

How he can foster love

And spread a little peace,

How he can care for his environment 

And all other species

And reject all divisions

And turn his back on material greed.

The measure of a man 

Rejects racial and gender divides,

And also understands himself inside

And is never afraid to cry,

The measure of a man

Cannot be judged,

By anybody else but creation up above.
Via daily prompt: measure

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6 responses to “The measure of a man ”

  1. Serendipitous Web Life. : ) avatar
    Serendipitous Web Life. : )

    I was encouraged by the post. : )

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    1. fauxcroft avatar
      fauxcroft

      That’s good to hear

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  2. calmkate avatar
    calmkate

    Then what is the measure of a woman … and why is this post SO gender specific?

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    1. fauxcroft avatar
      fauxcroft

      I can only speak as a man. To think I know the measure of a woman would be patronising and wrong.

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      1. calmkate avatar
        calmkate

        Hadn’t realised you were a man, like the sentiments expressed but would prefer it were not gender specific. Maybe humankind, people or humans?

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      2. fauxcroft avatar
        fauxcroft

        I shall bear that in mind for the future.

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