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What Makes a Man a Man

What makes a man, a man Is it the sound of his roar How fierce he stands in the sight of danger? How ready and willing he is when war beckons Or how fearless he is At the sight of death. What makes a man,a man Is it how long his stick can hold at pleasures thirst? Or how he hungers for a woman 's touch Is it his quest for adventures The longing to bear a son Or how well he takes care of his woman's needs, Rubbing endless smiles upon her face. What makes a man, a man Is it how gallant he walks Or the mountain of food His stomach can bear? Is it how he grieves Not succumbing to despair and fear Or how he stands by his faith and belief. What really makes a man,a man Is it the amount of liquor His head can carry Or the pains he has seen? Is it the name he bears Or the lands he owns Is it the love in his heart? How willing he can lay his life for another. What makes a man,a man? Tell me,so that i can be a better man.

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Date: 3/8/2016 12:20:00 AM
Awesome poem
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Date: 7/14/2014 10:57:00 AM
Chijioke, WOW... this poem is powerful, and ends in a more honest way than I expected. Amazing... SKAT
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