This poem was written by Asa Baber. He was a Vietnam vet, columnist for Playboy magazine, and author of Naked at Gender Gap among other accomplishments. He was an alumnus of the New Warrior Training Adventure. He passed away in 2003 from ALS. I first heard this poem shortly after he wrote it and have been inspired by it and shared it with other ever since. Blessing to you Asa for the gifts of your wisdom.
Each man is my father
Each man is my brother
Each man is my son
Each man is my teacher
Each man is my leader
Each man is my mirror
I will always honor it
I will always remember it
I will always respect it
My work is for men
For their safety and growth
My pledge is to men
And LIFE is my goal
—Asa Baber 1993