Real Brothers

[GLORIA NEWSOME]

For all my Real Brothers I CELEBRATE You...Speak Up if you are one!
The strength of a man is not seen in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width of his arms that circle you.
The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice,
It is in the gentle words he whispers.
The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.
It's how good a buddy he is with his or your children.
The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work.
It's in how respected he is by family friends at home.
The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift.
It is in the burdens he can carry.
The strength of a man isn’t in how much food he eats from your table.
It’s in the effort he puts forth when you are unable.
The strength of a man isn't in the words he speaks. 
It's in how he keeps his word. 
The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.
It's in how tender he touches.
The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
It's in his heart .... that lies within his chest.
The strength of a man isn't how many women he has loved.
It's in - can he be true to ONE woman he’s trying to love.
The strength of a man isn’t in how he makes love.
It’s in the understanding that there is more to making love. . . than making love.
A strong man puts God first, . . . family second. . . and his work third.