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The Measure Of A Man
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The Measure Of A Man |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA 
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The Measure Of A Man Many are the questions that haunt my troubled mind where the answer stalks incessantly but is often hard to find. Am I every ounce of the man I strive to be? Or, shall I be ever measured solely on dignity? The answer beckons loudly to this burdened spirit lost to dig beyond the hardened surface of this biting winter frost. To thaw the fragile words by compassion's tender light and shelter them from the disparity of every disheartened night. Deny beyond the twighlight star the foolish pride of those whose calloused hearts and troubled minds are oft' so quick to close. The foolish do not wish to bend their will with open ears to words they know will uncloak the beast and attest to all their fears. Never tally dignity in itself as much the whole to truly measure the willing one with ever-tainted soul. For the true sum of a man is forever found with his heart in his hand and his feet on the ground. Heed the words of the answer's call resounding beyond the hallowed hall. Beyond barren fields strewn by those who are left in darkness by the path they chose. Over majestic mountains and thundering seas It beckons the willing to rise from their knees. Cast away the pestilent soil that breeds disparity's soul upon tainted deeds. Be then the sum of measured man who lives beyond his dignity's span. Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004 |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Another engrossing write Thank you for your talent and insight I believe the measure of a man is in all things not worldly, but more so.... faith and trust, no matter how daunting or painful a command might seem or actually be or what we might have to suffer while our faith is being tested, according to each individuals proposed necessary journey. I also believe to ask questions is to show humbleness, meaning you will never stagnate, but be ever growing, even in old age, you will accept change. Thank you for the pondering thoughts, for this yet another beautiful write and read. You have sparked many a question here. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I enjoyed this one. It has a wonderful title, and is thoughtful and filled with important questions. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice flow of words...James |
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Kazm Member
since 2003-11-13
Posts 99 |
This is the wisdom I expect from a man in a cowboy hat. It is simple and clear, and it is all true. I would buy a hat for myself but on me it would only make people laugh and think I was a tourist. Kaz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kevo Good thoughts, good write, good read. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Much wisdom flows from this poem Kev. You have done well. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Am I every ounce of the man I strive to be?" Well, from what I have gathered from reading all of your poetry thus far, I'd say you are ~ and then some!   EA |
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pictureme Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 248Ohio, USA |
I really enjoyed this read! "For the true sum of a man is forever found with his heart in his hand and his feet on the ground" I think these were my favorite lines! Thanks for sharing this. pictureme :-) |
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