Noemi Lee - Who will stand?

Hmmm,
How do you-
or
is there even
a way
to determine
whether or not
a man understands the gravity of his station as a father?

I am not sure.

Of course,
I can surmise
that a man who understands the gravity
digs his feet in, and stays-
come what may.

And I can surmise
that a man who doesnt understand
his importance
runs away.

But where do you put the ones
who slink away...
solely because they do
understand the importance
and the gravity of being a father,
yet refuse to rise to the challenge?

Are they men at all?

Noemi Lee

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/who-will-stand/