_The hardships of a man are his silent battles –
“you ought to open up more,” which opens
his worth to being diminished._
We only cry when the world is asleep, painting
smiles on our faces to render our outer walls
somewhat pleasing to your gaze.
We fight private wars, striving to shield those
we love from the fallout – yet the scars we bear
are somehow unsightly in your view.
We’ll conform to your contradictions, offering
our utmost to project an image of strength for
the women, while our brothers are the only ones
who truly understand our weaknesses.
_The hardships of a man are his silent battles –
and it is only his fellow men who can truly
witness their tears._
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM UTC
_The hardships of a man are his silent battles –
“you ought to open up more,” which opens
his worth to being diminished._
We only cry when the world is asleep, painting
smiles on our faces to render our outer walls
somewhat pleasing to your gaze.
We fight private wars, striving to shield those
we love from the fallout – yet the scars we bear
are somehow unsightly in your view.
We’ll conform to your contradictions, offering
our utmost to project an image of strength for
the women, while our brothers are the only ones
who truly understand our weaknesses.
_The hardships of a man are his silent battles –
and it is only his fellow men who can truly
witness their tears._
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