Integrity

By Lienda Little

Out of time, through reason and grand design

This tired dignified man stands tall against all

Tides crashing against him, dreams darken, resign

His promise to humanity gives strength; he won’t fall

Through somber darkness, chaos, illogic indifference

He will persevere to give endless devotion so pure

His heart encompassing, love without severance

For a land of real suffering, he brings the cure

Beautiful effulgence, unconditional love shines

His soul reaches for all life to cherish and exalt

Worldly intentions of his mind, the future of times

Visions of mankind’s advance guide his end result

A future he believes in, the wish to reach an ideal

Vastness in truth, power in kindness, grace in love

Every day his life is a gift in this world to heal

Miracles of existence; presents from above

Everlasting grace a power without end or bound

The writing, actions and sacrifice of his life sacred

Wonders this man creates on his voyage resound

Integrity signified; imprints near impossible tread

Photograph povided by Ms. Sheila Silver as a gift to the Albert Schweitzer Institute.