As the Soldnelle plant pushes <br />through snow-topped <br />Alpine Valleys, <br />and sunshine covers <br />the darkness of night; <br /> <br />day glimmers, <br />when it opens up <br />and floods the earth, <br />with charismatic allure. <br /> <br />Much like character’s business; <br />it pushes peace and rest and <br />the inner soul entwines <br />those for whom we care. <br />The conscience and moral judgment <br />brings shape. It shapes us to care. <br /> <br />On snow-topped Alpine Valleys, <br />unlike the Soldnelle plant, <br />character proves us non-gelid. <br /> <br />Character sets us apart from those without it. <br />It helps us endure the fertilizer of our foes. <br />We come forth as polished stones <br />like turquoise excavated from hillsides <br />refined for merchant’s wares to those <br />who seek the turquoise beauty. <br /> <br />Character gives beauty from within <br />purified by daily trials that have been <br />quietly wrestled to the ground. <br />Integrity’s moral paths <br />leads us in a legend. <br /> <br />When life for us is o’er, <br />our personality need not be defended. <br />For character is our sole possession, <br />and it accompanies the best on our way home.<br /><br />Carol D. Meeks<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/character-follows-us-all-our-days/
