Foolish Pride

 

 

What frail creatures we men are

made from sinew, muscle and pride

Thinking we can conquer the world

for the woman who sits by our side

 

All is brash, gall and bravado

with such a carefree debonair

Taunting those who test our mettle

intimidating all who dare

 

A young man thinks himself gifted

to hold sway and folly so near

Injure his pride and you will find

that he becomes someone to fear

 

A man is nothing without pride

it is the food that feeds his soul

Desired respect of fellows

becomes his sole life’s aim and goal

 

The handsome woman of his dreams

is she that realizes this flaw

Playing to his strength and weakness

by pretending she never saw

 

To that woman he grants comfort

strong arms forever hold her tight

Their truth of heart is not broken

whenever she is out of sight

 

The reason men are unfaithful

they behave only by your side

Has little to do with temper

and everything to do with pride

 

If you wish for a happy home

a man who's strait forward and true

Then play host to his foolish pride

and he will be loyal to you

 

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Author's Note

It is almost comical to me just how naive we men are about our own weakness. So I wrote this for the women to understand what it is that drives men. For the men this is no surprise it is what men are taught from cradle to the grave.

Reviews

[R J Askew]

Most enjoyable. Simple but great wisdom. I confess I am full of P. I agree it can be a flaw, but it is also perhaps what makes us exciting, what drives us on. Cruel Life demands that we win, win, win. Maybe pride is a sort of oil in our cogs. What are we without it? As ever balance is all though. Too little and we are inert, too much and we are insufferable.

[Mai Aliza]

This poem is amazing, well done. You remind of of Walt Whitman with this poem

[vandana]

I liked the rythme and flow of the poem. Well chosen words put together to create a beautiful poem with a meaningful message.

[shadadakiya]

hmmm really great poem i will never figure men out lol

[Scout]

wow I rly rly like this one.... it might be my favorite!

[C.M.]

Nice. Well said. Old voice here too.

[Michelle Raye]

Very well written.

[E. A. Fielder]

too true for so many men but pride can get men into so much trouble. I liked this!

[mystic soul]

I am always amazed by your writings... Amazing ... great job!!!!!!!!

[Ebb and Flow]

As always Tate amazing work. I love the whole thing.


Krys

[MNeilsen]

Wow! You continue to amaze and astound. I must say that my favorite line is "A man is nothing without pride it is the food that feeds his soul." It is always a pleasure to read your awesome work.