If you’re moved to tears
Don’t be afraid, to show you care
Be a man
If you’d rather strum the guitar
Than play football, that’s all
Be a man
If you don’t want her anymore
Gently tell her face to face, don’t hide
Be a man
If you’d rather teach school children
Than be a bank minion
So be it, be a man
If you’d like to write a song
Then do go on
Be a man
And if you like men or women, think clearly
Its your choice really
Go on, be a man
If you’re about to be brave
By gods grace
Be a man
Being a man or woman, has only to do with gender
And nothing to do with being tender
Go on then, be a man!
Anita, a lot of truths presented here. We all have to be ourselves and let our emotions show. For too long it has been said men shouldn't cry, show grief when they need to. In reality we should all show our emotions readily. Top marks and thanks for sharing this my friend. David
Ignore societies expectations big boys feell emotion and can cry Although it took me years to dare
Hmmm... I think I've discovered my 3rd wife! LOL... Anita, this poem is great. Love it. This says what this process of life is all about. Thanks.
This is a lovely poem. While it is directed at men, I think it tells us all to be true to ourselves. It has such a clear voice too, the words flow so easily.
A great poem Anita on how to be a man you keep on coming up with good poems excellent writing.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Anita, there is a World of feeling behind this piece. You've stated a hugely complex dilemma in simple, supple terms with direct & unimpeachable honesty. Great words. Rgds, Ivan