Honesty, the hallmark of integrity
Its immediate sibling is fairness
And it gives birth to morality
Worthy is it to be exchanged for treasures
Honesty belongs to no particular clan
It's not beyond any mortal's reach
Very easy to teach and preach
But, breached and defied by each
Seeth thou a man of honesty?
Truthfulness is his regalia
Uprightness is the footwear of his
Fidelity is the ring in his finger
Probity he girds his waist with, and
Equity is what beautifies his wrist
People call him noble
Honourable is he among kins
Royal treatment they accord him
A rare gem he is to humanity
But only few matter when honesty matters