Be a man
Said the father to his son,
Men don’t cry,
To this social construct we
Must abide:
Masculinity –
Equated with strength and
Emotional reserve
Femininity -
characterized by
Fragility and sensitivity
What if strength is much more?
What if strength has no gender?
Strength
The ability to be yourself
And pursue your aspirations despite
Social pressures and ridicule
Strength
To maintain composure and show restraint
When feeling threatened rather than allowing
Fear or anger wrest control.
Strength
To sympathize and tolerate
Those who think differently than you.
Lioness prowling the savannah
While the lions enjoy their slumber.
Jul 29, 2016
Jul 29, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC
Be a man
Said the father to his son,
Men don’t cry,
To this social construct we
Must abide:
Masculinity –
Equated with strength and
Emotional reserve
Femininity -
characterized by
Fragility and sensitivity
What if strength is much more?
What if strength has no gender?
Strength
The ability to be yourself
And pursue your aspirations despite
Social pressures and ridicule
Strength
To maintain composure and show restraint
When feeling threatened rather than allowing
Fear or anger wrest control.
Strength
To sympathize and tolerate
Those who think differently than you.
Lioness prowling the savannah
While the lions enjoy their slumber.
