Patience is a virtue worthy of possessing br You can claim to be as calm as the sea before the storm br br But are your waters truly tranquil? br br Compassion and understanding are admirable traits br You can claim to be adept at both of these br br But are your ears truly pert, shoulders welcoming leaning upon? br br Strength of character is certain to help us through tough times br You can claim to have an iron will br br But are you truly dependable when the going gets tough? br br Enjoyment is important to help make life worth living br You can claim to savor each day br br But are you really living your life, without letting precious moments slip through your fingers? br br Love is essential, both to give and to receive br You can claim that you possess love deep within your heart br br But are the ones you love assured always, that your love is placed with them? br br Actions speak louder than wordsbr br Mitchell Greenwoodbr br