The Pearl

Heavy is the head that holds the crown 
I desire to be his purple peace
When the world is beating him down
May he know he can come to me

I’ll kiss away your turquoise tears
And block all the negativity
Together we will face white fears
And create consistent chocolate peace

The heart of a man is a priceless Pearl 
That he may hide due to necessity 
Mental health moments not just for girl
A good cry and peace of mind all need

Have you ever seen a man cry
If not it is likely due to stigma sadly
Be a helpmate that he can rely
With God to create heart so happy

Men often fight wars in the service
Come home to then deal with ptsd
Often spouses are feeling nervous 
Not knowing just what the man needs

Love is a small but powerful force 
And it may not be the cure all
But before parting in denim divorce
Let loyalty and compassion stand tall

I’ve seen so many people torn
By life and death and silver sacrifice 
I admire each conscious king born
And pray peace and resilience in your life

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/10/2025 4:05:00 PM

Hello Karen, Well done. enjoy your day hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/14/2025 10:28:00 AM

Hello Karen, I hope all is well with you. You are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/,

Karen Jones
Date: 9/14/2025 5:23:00 AM

Thank you for reading Darlene

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/2/2025 11:40:00 AM

That's a brilliant write. I truly enjoyed reading it. Best wishes ..!

Karen Jones
Date: 8/10/2025 11:47:00 AM

Thanks

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/27/2025 7:07:00 PM

Beautiful. My dad had ptsd when he came home from war, it was terrible. My mom stayed by his side for 43 years of marriage, and never married anyone else after he died, even wearing her wedding ring till she passed on 25 years after he had passed. You poem is so beautiful, beyond words. Fave

Karen Jones
Date: 7/28/2025 12:36:00 AM

What a wonderful love story your parents have! I’m sorry to hear your dad had ptsd but happy that love conquered all! Thanks for sharing their story with me! And I am honored you fav this poem Bj!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/19/2025 11:03:00 AM

This is a lovely poem of compassion. The world needs more kind people.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/19/2025 4:37:00 PM

Thank u Hilda!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/17/2025 4:22:00 AM

Karen, you express some very kind thoughts. Men can hurt deeply and some of us can cry. It's not a bad thing at all. We can have tears with our smiles!! Take care!!

Karen Jones
Date: 7/19/2025 2:43:00 AM

Amen Duke it isn’t a bad thing! Thanks for the reminder!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/16/2025 4:43:00 AM

I desire to be his purple peace… A good cry and peace of mind all need… Let loyalty and compassion stand tall… Nicely said, yes not easy, love is a small but powerful force, seems not a cure all, still keep pressing forward…

Karen Jones
Date: 7/16/2025 6:03:00 AM

Yes not all can be healed by man or woman but with God…a way is created to persevere. Thanks for reading Kim.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/16/2025 4:29:00 AM

I, too, have seen what you describe...tough on the solider and the family. Nicely done

Karen Jones
Date: 7/16/2025 6:00:00 AM

Thanks Sara!

Valsa George

Date: 7/16/2025 12:14:00 AM

So true that men never express their heartaches or cry before anyone... not because they don't experience any pain, but because it is a stigma for men to shed tears. When they are in trouble, understand them better and give them love which is an antidote to all tensions. Karen, a beautiful poem on human nature and the psychology of men.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/16/2025 1:34:00 AM

Thank you Valsa. I know men who were molested raped in youth and some who are veterans and some who were victims of domestic violence from female partners. All too often they are silenced or looked at unfairly despite their own personal victimization. Thank you for reading.

Len Gasun

Date: 7/15/2025 4:08:00 PM

This is such gorgeous poem my dear poet friend Karen. So glad to read it this morning before work. Thank you so much for sharing. Thanks a lot for the message too and letting me know you haven't received it. I'm sorry, I think I've sent you the blank one from my downloaded area. I just sent you now the agreement with complete signature and legal name to your yahoomail. Hope you'll finally receive it.Thanks a lot dear friend. Hugs

Karen Jones
Date: 7/16/2025 1:30:00 AM

Thanks dear poet! Hugs