Saturday, July 27, 2024

Sensitivity

Guys are not allowed to bare

Stark signs of sensitivity.

No hearts and flowers,

Tears or fears to

Scratch their petrified veneer.

It preys upon the notion of

Severe perceptibility from

Simple-minded sycophants who 

Relish just to taunt and jeer.

 

Truth is, guys, you’re not so tough,

And it’s okay to shed a tear when

Burdens of a fearsome world

Come crashing like a hurricane.

And pathos does not beg for pity

When emotions intercede to

Bring about a fit reaction

Mitigating potent pain.

 

Feelings are not bandits bent on

Stealing masculinity,

And empathy need not be vilified.

For as we bend to aid a friend

With simple sensitivity

Both dignity and pride are multiplied.

 

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