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Do Men Cry

Are men supposed to show their strength
denying doubts and fears?
Should they pretend to play it cool
concealing all their tears?

When things build up would weakness urge
temptation to give in;
should one betray signs of defeat
because of hurt within?

There is a line where macho ends,
it’s there for all to see.
The mask is ripped and make-up melts;
emotions are set free.

For men are at their strongest point
when they are free to cry.
Why must a man lose confidence
when tears spill from the eye?

For men in touch with feelings are
a treasure trove to find.
Each woman’s dream and deep desire’s
to find one of the kind!

A man who’s strong enough to show
he has a caring side...
well, such a man is sure to be
a woman’s joy and pride.

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Collaboration between Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian
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Maurice Yvonne Date: 10/23/2016 5:58:00 PM Love, love,love,love the ideas this beautifully written poem expresses. A tear of joy and a fav for me. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/23/2016 11:13:00 PM Awww....a tear of joy is the best kind. Thanks, Armand. :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/20/2016 11:06:00 PM Men dont cry, they just become sad when it rains. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/21/2016 2:32:00 AM Oh, Arthur....That's true. Then then can cry without anyone noticing. Yes, Arthur the poetic. Sending you hugs galore! :) Arthur Vaso Date: 10/20/2016 11:59:00 PM Arthur that was so poetic!!!! I love you! Arthur Vaso Date: 10/20/2016 11:10:00 PM Arthur that was so poetic!!!! I love you!

Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 10:54:00 AM At last (having been victim to a cold) I managed to make my way here, Eileen. Thank you for always being so accommodating when it comes to writing with me; I'm so pleased with the end result...it's what I call seamless, and the subject has been treated with dignified clarity:) Thanks also go to all those who have contributed by their meaningful comments. Hugs // paul Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/20/2016 12:28:00 AM I hope you are much better now, dear. It is always and forever a pleasure writing with you. It took me some time to get my thoughts around this one, but when the time was write...the thoughts flowed. Thank you, dear. I trust your judgement. Sending Maltese hugs... :)

Viv Wigley Date: 10/17/2016 12:27:00 AM Not ashamed to say I cry, Eileen. Sad films, home makeover programs, you name it. Fine collab, well done both. Viv x Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 10/26/2016 9:51:00 AM home makeover programs? You kill me! Eileen Manassian Date: 10/17/2016 12:19:00 PM Thanks, Viv. Good to know that your secure enough in your masculinity to allow some show of emotions. Thanks for the visit. It was great to collab with Paul on this. He gets the credit for the subject matter.

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/16/2016 8:40:00 PM This is so beautiful I almost cried, I say almost cause I am a man and I dont cry, but if, if no one was looking and no one made me take a polygraph, and I could deny all tears, then maybe, maybe, I cried once! ok ok damn it I cried!!! This is a beautiful collab by 2 beautiful poeple! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 10/20/2016 11:07:00 PM If you think you cry cause of sad movies Richard, wait till you visit Argentina!!! Eileen Manassian Date: 10/17/2016 12:34:00 PM Richard!!! Macho lessons are overrated! ;) Eileen Manassian Date: 10/17/2016 12:33:00 PM You get me with your comments, Arthur! HA HA HA HA!!!! Bet I could make you cry! ;) Thanks for the lovely post. Paul is a dream to work with. I enjoy collabing with him. Thanks for passing by. Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/16/2016 11:35:00 PM Ha ha, good one! As for me I'm not all that manly, I even cry during sad movies. I need to take maucho lessons from you.

Carol B. Date: 10/16/2016 4:24:00 PM I adore this poem. I hate to think that men feel they can't express their emotions through tears. Breaks my heart. Absolutely love this piece. A definite fav from me. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/17/2016 12:36:00 PM Thanks, Carol. Very kind of you to read this collaboration and to post a comment. Much appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/16/2016 3:11:00 PM - A man with heart and soul .... crying - A really wonderful poem from you Eileen & Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/17/2016 12:44:00 PM Thanks, Sunshine! :) Always so good to hear from you. Hugs

Daniel Turner Date: 10/16/2016 2:30:00 PM Fabulous collaboration from two of my favorite poets. Double everything! It doesn't get any better. Great job Paul and Eileen. I once visited the same topic. Thought I'd better pay my respects after visiting with Paul:):) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/20/2016 12:26:00 AM That's so sweet, Daniel. :) Thanks ever so much for letting us know you appreciate our work. I find your poetry to be intriguing as well. :) Sending hugs

Alexis Y. Date: 10/16/2016 12:34:00 PM Hi Elieen, You and Paul have written a good collaboration. I think men should be able to cry if they need to. Bottled up emotions is not good for the soul. If a man can take off the mask and cry( showing a vulnerable side) , well let's just say it touches me deeply.Excellent write. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/20/2016 12:25:00 AM Hey, sweetie. Always good to read a comment from you. I agree...bottled up emotions can wear away at a person's health. It takes strength to be vulnerable. Thanks ever so much for your kind comment, dear. Hugs

Jan Allison Date: 10/16/2016 11:49:00 AM No one should be expected to bottle up their emotions in the long run it can do more harm than good and the 'big boy's don't cry' attitude to little boys is so so wrong. Fabulous collaboration Paul and Eileen:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/16/2016 11:50:00 AM Hey, sweetie. I couldn't agree with you more! :) Thanks for stopping by. I love collaborating with Paul. He makes writing so...easy. :) Hugs, dear.

Frederic Parker Date: 10/16/2016 10:12:00 AM Does a man cry?Yes , but it has to be something worthy of tears and some may only cry in private, every man is different as is every women and how they handle emotions is where a separation occurs between everyone, whether male or female..it all comes down to a matter of character as to what's real and what's for show...nice collaboration Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/16/2016 11:30:00 AM Thank you, Frederic. Yes, best to look at it on an individual basis. However, I do wish that we wouldn't condition our little boys by says, "big boys don't cry." We teach them at an early age that it's not manly to give expression to grief or sorrow. In the end, that proves to be detrimental to a man's physical as well as his psychological well being. Thank you for your insightful post.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/16/2016 10:11:00 AM I have never seen my husband cry,I think he kept hisw feelings insede him. He is a memory now.Enjoyed your poem. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/16/2016 11:28:00 AM Darlene....a memory can warm the heart as well. My husband isn't good with showing his emotions, either. I've seen him cry on rare occasions. Those times I've known the feelings run very deep, indeed. Thank you for your visit.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/16/2016 9:56:00 AM What a beautiful Collaboration. Yes I too feel crying is good for the soul and also brings husband and wife to a more meaningful relationship. Well expressed piece, bravo! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/16/2016 11:25:00 AM Thanks, Richard. It's a strong man who is secure enough to allow tears to course down his cheeks at the appropriate time. :) I'm glad you liked this collaboration. The idea is Paul's, and I give him due credit. Hugs

Tim Smith Date: 10/16/2016 9:32:00 AM A fabulous collab. That is a hard hitting question. I was brought up where men didn't show emotion. We were told "suck it up","don't be a cry baby", "rub some dirt on it", or "be a man". I will tell you I do cry and don't mind showing vulnerability. A fav Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/16/2016 9:35:00 AM Hi, Tim. Yes....it's called conditioning. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. Statics show that on the average men die 7 years earlier than their same age counterparts. I believe it is the result of all the emotions they have to hide. I'm so glad Paul sent this poem to me to work on. It was his idea, I just added the last three stanzas. We collab well together. Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you don't let society dictate your behavior.