Not all men are shadows in the night, Some carry lanterns, spreading light. The bus driver who paused as I ran, A stranger who reached out, lending a hand. The teacher who taught with patience and care, The childhood friend who was always there. The shopkeeper who smiled despite the strain, The kind soul who shared their umbrella in rain. The colleague who eased a daunting task, The mentor who answered the questions I asked. The doctor who stayed long past their time, The neighbor who shared their food in kind. The policeman who guided me when I was lost, The husband who loved me at no thought of cost. The father who prayed for me The brother who stayed with me Not all men take; some give and provide, Not all men fall; some rise with pride. Not all men wound; some heal with care, Not all men leave; some always stay ...