Integrity

I don’t care if a man stands tall
With muscles bulging for all to see.
What I desire most of all
Is a man with integrity

A quality that is a must,
The trait he will ever defend;
A feature of unfailing trust,
Is faithfulness to the end.

He must be honest, true and chaste;
And one who is dependable.
He will never be prone to waste;
Even those things expendable.

If he knows the value of time,
He’ll always give a full measure.
Each task will be considered prime.
And menial jobs will bring pleasure.

I will seek until I can find
Someone who honors verity.
If he’s humble, sincere and kind.,
He will also have charity.

VerNon A. Bingham
October 13, 2005