Men do cry too,
They have feelings just like me and you.
Society has taught them to suppress and be strong,
but that only adds to the stress.
They pour their hearts out, in private alone, afraid to show weakness, to their loved ones at home.
But tears are not weakness, they show that they care,
That they're human like everyone else out there.
A job lost, a heart broken,
the tears fall, their words unspoken.
We should not shame or judge,
for emotions don't make men less of a grudge.
Let's break down these gender norms,
Let's rid ourselves of these limiting forms,
Men can cry and still be strong,
for their tears, like ours, are valid.
So let's offer support and care,
to let them know it's okay to share.
Men do cry too, let's normalize it,
For in vulnerability, strength can abide.
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Kathryn Amaka (Pseudonym) (
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I am copying here my comments on the poem "Men only cry when it rains" by rhmn-7 :
rhmn_7
Men only cry when it rains
My comments on the poem "Men only cry when it rains”
It is widely considered unmanly to cry. So, men have to hide to cry. They cry in the silence of their solitary rooms, unseen by others, unknown to others.
From my poem “Papa !” :
“Slowly against the fence I sank. I slid.
With my hands my tears I hid.
A man, a martyr had to hide to cry.
Not any solace around could I espy.
(…)
“So be it. ‘Tis unmanly to weep.
But, the cut went so deep, so deep…
Those tears how to hold back :
How to face yon blist’ring attack…
My tears flew down. Unseen. Hidden.
All around, voices of carefree children.
In my heart, the cruel couple stirr’d a sword.
To describe the torture, I can’t find a word…
(…)”
We cry when it rains : we then have an excuse : we can then say it’s the rain…
Society will forgive us…
(My poem “Papa !” will appear later on this site. They only accept a poem a day here. I have to wait 150 days to post 150 poems. Meanwhile see my site : https://allpoetry.com/Soman_Ragavan)
Soman Ragavan. 29 May, 2023. // Posted here on 5 June, 2023. SR //
Is a man only a man
If the pull of gravity he can resist?
Well written Kathryn. 👍
Thank you so much 🙏
I will be seventy in March and it hurts, life hurts, hopefully not more than it doesn't. bobfallon
Life hurts indeed 💔... Thanks so much for engaging, and happy birthday in advance bobfallon🌷🌺
Men do cry Kathryn, I certainly do in both sadness and happiness, it is not something I hide as it is part of my feelings in life.
Good words.
Andy
Good to hear that Andy.
Thanks so much 🙏
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