The strength of a man 
isn't 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 he is respected at home.

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 in how many women he's loved.
 It's in how true he can be 
to the ONE woman he's trying to love.

The strength of a man 
isn't in the weight he can lift. 
It's 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.