Courage

The only time one can be really courageous is when one is vulnerable.

I get so disgusted sometimes

When I see what society

Has made of masculinity

 Only one emotion: anger

Fortress of brittle bravado

Disguising what makes him human

If he is hurt inside or out

Reveal nothing, let it fester

Then spill out in bullying rage

Repulse his creativity

Prefer ballet to football? gasp

Completely unacceptable

Men, do not nurture your children

Feel afraid? Put up a false front.

Well, maybe they like it that way.

But I see cookie-cutter men

With layers of painted faces

Row upon row of violent w****s

Once I saw unbridled courage

Wrestling match, gave everything

Only to end up defeated

He forgot I was there, a girl

Witnessing his raw emotion

Disappointment, sadness, upset

But I was never more proud of

anyone than I was of him.

He fought like a warrior.

I saw in him, the gallantry,

What good men are capable of

I saw his soul and was impressed.

Reviews

[Robert Wlaschin]

Very interesting. The prose was good. I especially liked the following stanza.
Only one emotion: anger
Fortress of brittle bravado
Disguising what makes him human

Very interesting/creative way to describe anger. Your transitions are very smooth making your poem very easy to read.

Thanks for penning.

[Christyn Jeffries]

Thanks for reviewing.

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You did so awesome with this write:)

[Christyn Jeffries]

Thank you.

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Your welcome:)

[MsJewel]

I saw in him, the gallantry,
What good men are capable of
I saw his soul and was impressed.

We want our men to be strong - our knights in shining armor, but there must be sensitivity there as well.

Great poem and a pleasure to read.

:) Julie

[Christyn Jeffries]

Thank you!