Strong enough to shed a tear of pain for another,

Strong enough to find no shred of shame in your tears,

Strong enough to honour your father and mother,

Strong enough to know the name of your fears,

Strong enough to stand alone in the maelstrom,

Strong enough to ask for help when it's needed,

Strong enough to recognise whence the storm hails from,

Strong enough to recognise when loss must be conceded,

Strong enough to keep your battered heart ever gentle,

Strong enough of mind to deeply understand,

Strong enough of judgement to never be judgemental,

Strong enough to truly call yourself a man.