She Shall Be Praised
(Prov. 31:25–31)

How does he count

the lonely hours

When she’s away?

How does he measure happiness

When he receives her welcome home

At close of day?

And when the crisis comes

And he, with bared head

And clenched fist

Confronts the world alone

With fear,

She stands one step behind

And whispers “Courage”

In his ear.

Without her he is one alone

Amidst the throng;

With her he is as though

Ten thousand strong.