Being A Man Poem by Nassy Fesharaki

Being a man

Fanatics? Dictators?

Neither see nor figure
The laws on abortion
In the United States! ! !

I recall my boyhood,
Daddy was the trainer:
"Be a man with respect."

Insisted on working,
Also, took me shopping.

In return he gave me
Few things to carry.

Smiled and looked at me:
"A great man, you will be."

With pride I handled
Part of what he purchased
All the way to mother.

Can picture parents' love,
It shined like rays of the sun
Full of warmth, was bright.

We hardly misbehaved.
Acted bad, improper,
Since mother threatened:
"I will tell your father! "

And daddy always said:
"Don't ever come near
If you hurt your mother! "

I was taught and trained
That man is some friend,
He respects both parents,
He supports his sisters
Cause they are equals.