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A Real Man

It's in the heart

By Gerald HolmesPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
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A Real Man

A real man has to be a man

He was told as a boy

But what is a man he would ask

A real man should never cry

*****

Even in the worst of times

Don’t listen to her talk

Her foolish, stupid ideas

Be a man, stand up and walk

*****

Walk away from pain he said

Push it down; you’re fine

Don’t you be a girly boy

You’re not hers; you’re mine

*****

“I’m the man!” He would always yell

Before the slapping sounds

Her crying plea’s carried up the stairs

And in his head would pound

*****

The growing boy runs down the stairs

And drops to her side

Trying his best to help her stand

Fire running from his eyes

*****

The man yells, don’t you help her boy

She’ll get up on her own

She got what she deserved

Leave her the hell alone

*****

All things grow and change, it’s said

This boy will do all he can

To grow into what he wants to be

For her, he’ll be a man

******

10 years on and stronger now

Helping her from the floor

He said; don’t you help her boy

A real man yelled; “no more!”

*****

For years the boy saw what he did

Through eyes filled with rage

His anger growing evermore

As his mind and body changed

*****

Standing over, above him

As he lay on the floor

A real man said;

“I’m telling you now,

You will touch her nevermore.”

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About the Creator

Gerald Holmes

Born on the east coast of Canada. Travelled the world for my job and discovered that kindness is the most attractive feature in any human.

R.I.P. Tom Brad. Please click here to be moved by his stories.

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  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Excellent

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Outstanding!!! 💖💕

  • Lightning Bolt2 years ago

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • Been here before for the excellent work but now I can comment

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