A Measure Of Character Poem by Henry Brown

A measure of one's character is NOT easy to find
It is like trying to see when you have been born blind

Maybe like acting good but always being unkind at the same time
While deep down you know you are out of line

If I was the horizon as well as the view
How would I look to you

You need to line up with what you have to say
There is just no better way

To say something and then to line up
Is like having a drink from a bottomless cup

If you want your character to speak about you
Do what you say and say what you do

Then people will know that you have character in deed
When you help other people no matter the need

Henry Brown 12 January 2011