The Test of A Man

Author Unknown


The test of a man is the fight that he makes.
The grit that he daily shows.
The way that he stands on his feet.
And takes life's numerous bumps and blows.

A coward can smile,
When there's not to fear.
And nothing, his progress bars.
But it takes a man to stand and cheer.
While the other fellow stars.

It isn't the victory at all,
But, the fight a brother makes.
A man when driven against a wall.
takes the blows of fate.

With his hand held high.
Bleeding, bruised, and pale!
Is the man, who will win, fate defied,
For he isn't afraid to fail.