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He cries in grief at the funeral, he's just lost his best friend. He passed away so quickly, but had been loyal to the end. Observers remarked, he's not a real man, look how he cries. But, what do you expect a man to do, when a loved one dies. She's beautiful to the extreme, in countenance and form, A real temptress, in every way, a star was born. She makes an overture to him with a knowing smile, He turns her down, says he's been happily married for a while. She says listen here honey, a real man can't say no to me! He says a real man understands the meaning of true loyalty. He works hard every day, does his best to support his family, After work some say hey, let's go drinking, have a real party! He says no thanks, I should really be going back home, I don't like to leave my wife and kids there all alone. They said you're joking right, a real man does what he wants to. He says that's not really the loving thing to do. His neighbor says come on over, watch the game, in my man cave, He says sorry, I promised the kids we would go out and play. Neighbor retorts you're so boring, a real man has all the toys, He says no, a real man grows up, leaves behind the traits of a boy. On the highway going home, by mistake he cuts someone off, The other driver is furious, yelling insults, and horrible stuff. It continues for miles till they're both stuck at a red light, The other driver get's out and tries to provoke him to fight, Says get out of the car, chicken, a real man knows how to fight back His mild manner turns away rage, self-control is his counter attack. If your father never taught you, what a real man should know, It gets so obvious as the years pass, it really starts to show. All is not lost, just grow up, and assume your responsibility, Then you will understand what it means to be truly happy. John Derek Hamilton November 1,2015
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