The Measure of a Man

A few years back I started reading the book written by Sidney Poitier and until now I have not finished reading-nothing new!! I was looking around and stumbled upon the same title and was captivated by the lines and I decided to share it.

The Measure of a Man
Author Unknown/Anonymous



Not “How did he die?” But “How did he live?”
Not “What did he gain?” But “What did he give?”
Not “What was his station?” But “Had he a heart?”
And “How did he play his God-given part?”
Not “What was his shrine?” Nor “What was his creed?”
But “Had he befriended those really in need?”
Not “What did the piece in the newspaper say?”
But “How many were sorry when he passed away?”
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth