But – How did she live?
Not – What did she gain?
But – what did she give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a woman, as a woman
Regardless of birth.
Not – What was her station?
But – Had she a heart?
And – How did she play
Her God-given part?
Was she ever ready
With a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile,
To banish a tear?
Not – What was her church?
Not – What was her creed?
But – Had she befriended
Those really in need?
Not – What did the sketch
In the newspaper say?
But – How many were sorry
When she passed away?
B. Leib
