# Being A Man # Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

I am a man

I professed to be

someone strong and bright

with pride, honor and might.



I have wisdom

I professed to be

a leader quite witty and smart

with humor, candor and heart.



I can fight

I professed to be

somebody who can conquer

a defender, challenger and no fear.



I have love

I professed to be

a lover who gives joy

to all, to my wife without ploy.



Above all

I professed to be

A man of humility who prevails

in all adversities, trials and fails.