They say Men dont cry

Everyone feels the pain.. wonder why this myth that men dont cry

It drenched me completely,

Things became bad to worse,

Life became a circus and I became its joker,

"Men are supposed to be stronger, they are not supposed to cry".

I tried to be calm,

Somehow managed all the pain inside,

I let the tears dry,

But something inside kept on killing me,

I managed to keep a smile,

The world just wants to see fake masks,

It doesnt have time to look inside,

The pain inside me became worse,

The heart used to cry,

But eyes again managed to cheat this world,

And I didnt cry,

Somehow I feel I have become a shallow being,

Just because this world taught me that "Men dont cry",

Men do feel the pain,

Men also have hearts inside,

Men also need someone to listen to them,

And stand by their side,

They also need hands on their shoulders,

They also need someone to care,

But they only say that "Men dont cry".

Author's Note

criticism welcomed

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

(But something inside kept on killing me, I managed to keep a smile, The world just wants to see fake masks,
It doesn't have time to look inside,) This is unfortunately a very true statement Anurag. Your further remarks about men needing someone to listen to them and stand by their side...and yes, to cry at times, is also very true. I appreciate a man who is not afraid to show his true strength as you have in writing this beautiful poem! I have no criticism of your words, but of a world who can be blind to inner truth and strength. ~Sharon

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Thank you so very much M'am for your kind review and wonderful words :)

[Miss Sharon]

You are very welcome my fellow poet! ~Sharon

[Valentine]

My father was 100% male and when my mother was ill and in the hospital, believe me, he wept many tears. Valentine

[CA Anurag Sharma]

I have talked about the perception of the society... and yes I cant cry and sometimes its more hurting...Crying is an emotion which lessens our pain.... anyway thanks for your review :)

[Valentine]

In the States, men are not ashamed to cry. Kathie

[Saddam]

Somehow I feel I have become a shallow being,
Just because this world taught me that "Men dont cry",
Men do feel the pain,
Men also have hearts inside,

Very well and real feeling of a man, somehow I feel so.
Great write on human nature.

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Thank you so much Sir :)

[Abderrahmane Dakir]

Crying is a way to express and get out the sadness from our heart. I like your wonderful poem.

Thanks for sharing

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Thank you so much Sir :)

[Sami Khalil]

"Somehow managed all the pain inside,
I let the tears dry,
But something inside kept on killing me,
I managed to keep a smile,"

You said it all. I applaud you...:).............

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Thank you so much Sir :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).......

[Shubham Joshi]

Quiet true your words...men do cry.

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Thank you....

[Shubham Joshi]

Quiet true your words...men do cry.

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Thank you...

[Jamestown]

Unfortunately this world has put that stupid label on men, saying we don't
cry, or we are weak if we cry, so stupid! The last thing I'm worried about is
what this world thinks of me and crying. Maybe if some of these idiots had
a nice cry they would release some unwanted pain, but that's weak! Very thought
provoking piece and Thanks for sharing:)PTL...

[CA Anurag Sharma]

So true Sir... Unfortunately there are days when I want to cry but I just cant cry... and I wish I could ... Anyway thanks for your kind review Sir...:)

[Jamestown]

I'm really sorry to hear that, I have people in my family that say
they are unable to release as well and it's sad because it usually
causes them built up emotions that never come out kind:(

[CA Anurag Sharma]

true Sir....