Doreen Gibbons — 22 February 2021

The Measure of a ManNot How did he die? But How did he live?Not What did he gain? but What did he give?These are the units of a man, as a man,To measure the worth, regardless of birth.Not What was his station? But Had he a heart?And How did he play his own special part?Was he ever ready, with a word of good cheer To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?Not What was his church? Nor What was his creed?Not What did the sketch in the newspaper say?But How many were sorry when he passed away?