Measure Of Greatness Poem by Haile Tesfaye

If the dry land is fashioned from dust and the sea
from droplets of water, then is not man much greater
than this? Consider a tree, it is acknowledged by
its roots that flourish the earth and when it bears
and nourishes good fruit. A cruise ship will re-route
its path to avoid the storm in order to reach its
destination. Likewise, the resistance you conquer
during the journey to obtain your purpose is the
real measure of greatness.