The Fiber Of A Good Man

What makes up the fiber of a good man?
It is the many strands of life wound together
Into the rope that has become his life

The strands of character made from adversity
Falling down and rising time after time after time
Never giving in or giving up

The strands of truth gleaned from the example of others
As they stand tall in adversity un-bowing
Courage lies in truth and vice versa

The strands of love from parent to child
Amazing, instantaneous and unconditional
The love of another, warm and sweet

The strands of faith in a God that is loving
Forgiving at my worst possible moment
Understanding of my shortcomings


The strands of tolerance as taught by example
Loving one and loving all as God loved me
Remembering for whence I came


The strands of being of service to others
Constant thoughts of others eases my burdens
I have no choice but to try to help them relieve theirs



The strands of patience for all others
Their shortcomings pale when compared to mine
Remembering how others were patient as I failed and fell short



The strands of knowledge and understanding
Whether by experience, rote or book
Always trying to keep an open mind

The strands of forgiveness of self and others
When it seems too hard to forgive
God has, why not I?

The strands of mentors involved in my life
Their experience invaluable
Their time precious and always available

The strands of gratitude for all that I have received
Knowing and aware that I am Blessed each day
As I walks in Gods' Grace


The strands of devotion to a higher ideal
Far higher than he ever envisioned
Far higher than he will reach

These are the things that make up the fiber of a good man
A just man
A loving man
A humble man
A Good Man