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Be a Man

I was always taught Men shouldn't cry Now when I look back I'm left to wonder why Lack of expression Emotions held inside Silly badge of honor A mans stoic pride Hearts that are broken Pain from many years Souls that are drowning In pools of unshed tears Strength redefined Time to be real Men no longer shackled They can express how they feel

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Casarah Nance

Date: 7/27/2014 11:15:00 AM

You are so right, men are sexy when they show emotion, as long as it not tooo much, but women already have their robots, they don't need their men to be the same, what fun is that!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2014 1:42:00 PM

There is definately a balance. Thanks Casarah.

Pernell Rodocker

Date: 5/24/2014 5:16:00 AM

This poem speaks volumes to me. I agree that men should be free to express themselves. Only, not in such ways that make men look, um... less than a man... meaning, because I am compassionate does not mean that I am not strong or able to protect what is mine... Make sense? Read my poem, "A Man Does Weep". PR

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/24/2014 9:14:00 AM

Thanks Pernell, I will check it out. I believe this is our first interaction. Thanks for introducing yourself.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/31/2013 4:11:00 PM

It's so hard to be a man...I'm so thankful that I can have the cleansing comfort of tears....and as you said, Real MEN can too! :) Good night...

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/24/2013 9:52:00 AM

I'm always so surprised to find people that still think bottled up feelings is a good thing - a sign of manhood even! After years of keeping things secret and then finally showing my writings to people it was (not to sound cliche) quite literally a burden coming off my shoulders.

Shaz Cheesman

Date: 11/14/2012 2:54:00 AM

Absolutely! I love a man who shows some emotion..........that is a man. Gr8 poem Rick - Shaz xo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2012 7:38:00 AM

Thanks now I am feeling very manly, you bring a tear to my eye.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/13/2012 7:21:00 PM

Wonderful subject to write on ....well done Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2012 7:39:00 AM

Thanks Cecile, nice to make your acquaintance.

Bl Devnath

Date: 11/11/2012 5:27:00 AM

It's the way of man's life through which experience is asked by.......to gather for obtaining perfection. No one can be out of that whoever he may be. It's a world wide poem for man's feeling. Loved always, bl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2012 7:42:00 AM

Thanks Bl, so much appreciate you stopping by to read and comment.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/10/2012 2:34:00 PM

Ar yes the old school, no crying, this is a awesome poem that will carry this message you write here, to many sentiment, mine included.. in fact i posted here a poem, on the same subject... The weeping of no tears...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 5:05:00 PM

Thanks Harry, I searched and found your Poem, added some comments. You are a gifted communicator. Thanks for taking time to come back and read some of my poems, it is appreciated.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 11/10/2012 9:02:00 AM

I totally agree that men should be allowed to cry. It's not unmanly at all. One can only hurts one's self if all that bottles up inside. it has to go somewhere. Great write, Richard. Love ya, Toquyen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 9:04:00 AM

Thanks Toquyen, I hope all your tears are joyful ones.

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/10/2012 8:44:00 AM

Certainly can relate to this one, my friend! P-Soup friend, Carol Eastman, has travelled to Arizona to be with her Dad while he goes through chemotherapy! She reads my poems to him and says they brighten up his days. Brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye to know my silliness has helped him laugh during some tough times!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 8:49:00 AM

That is a wonderful gift you are giving him, they do say laughter is the best medicine. I am reading your poems as preventative medicine. Take care jack.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/10/2012 8:18:00 AM

Richard... men are really men...when they show they are human in every way....awee..tears count the most...sweer verse...xox ..pd

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 8:29:00 AM

Thanks PD, still curious to know your real name.