Don’t Tell Me

Don’t tell me what you will do

 When you have time to spare;

Tell me what you did today

 To ease a load of care.

Don’t tell me what you will give

 When your ship comes in from the sea;

Tell me what you gave today

 A fettered soul to free,

Don’t tell the dreams you have

 Of conquest still afar;

Don’t say what you hope to be

 But tell me what you are.  

                                   

Author Unknown