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Do Men Cry

Do Men Cry?
(A Paul Callus & Eileen Manassian collaboration)
  

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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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/5/2016 3:36:00 PM I see nothing wrong when a man cries.It is letting out the hurt feelings that has grown within. Crying heals the pain. Yes it is good to cry.After you feel better woman or man. it is the same. So go ahead and have a good cry. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/6/2016 1:41:00 PM You are right, Darlene; crying makes for good and effective therapy. Thank you for contributing to the 'discussion':) Regards // paul

Laura Hay Date: 11/21/2016 10:44:00 AM I have only ever witness my husband cry on 2 occassions and yet been with him for 26 years. Its not a fear of crying for him, it just doesnt come to him naturally. Perhaps its a design flaw ;) but i agree many men feel a need to hide such emotion, thinking its a sign of weakness - I cry at almost anything yet i dont see myself as weak. Lovely write again Paul, well done. Warm regards, Laura. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/24/2016 1:52:00 PM Men can get emotional and sentimental, but I think they manage to hide/control their feelings better than most women. Having a good cry is beneficial, eases tension and stress! I've always had a soft spot for a woman with teary eyes:) Warm regards ~ paul

Heidi Sands Date: 10/27/2016 5:15:00 PM Paul, I came to look at this one and I must say, this is a winner. Very true. :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/28/2016 9:26:00 AM I am truly pleased with your comments, Heidi. I'm sure Eileen will like them, too. ~ Regards // paul

Sofia Ra Date: 10/21/2016 2:34:00 PM So beautiful. Your poetry is executed to perfection. Many men fear crying is a sense of weakness, when in reality portrays how strong they are instead... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/21/2016 5:36:00 PM You summed it up perfectly, Sofia. It appears that women can read us men pretty well:) Thank you for finding this poem beautiful. Warm regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/21/2016 3:12:00 AM Indeed, when a man feels free enough to share his pain with me, I feel drawn to him. I actually see a man's tears as a sign of strength and depth. I bet you are one such man, Paul. This is a poignant verse and very well composed! Please check out my new contest. Maybe you can win some jewelry for Valentina. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/21/2016 4:12:00 PM It is a pleasure to have you visiting, Carolyn, and your comments are truly appreciated. I will go have a look at your contest in a moment. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Robert Lindley Date: 10/20/2016 8:06:00 PM If they have a heart they do. If honor rests within them they do. If something hits them that hard they do. Congrats to both fine poets for this deeper look into man's soul. Great message superb verses. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/21/2016 3:59:00 PM Yours is indeed insightful feedback, Robert. Thank you for your contribution. Best regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne Date: 10/18/2016 11:57:00 AM This is a great co-write congratulations to you both on penning this important piece. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 4:38:00 PM Thank you, Armand:) All the best!

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 10/17/2016 8:17:00 PM Great truthful poem, Paul and Eileen. Deep truths revealed in this caring and honest write. Ty for helping a brother out. Like the Temps said I wish it would rain, cause ain't suppose to cry. Loved this first poem of yours I've read Paul. Will read more in due time Lord willing. Much love and peace from the RW (Romantic Warrior.) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 4:58:00 PM Thank you for stopping by with positive comments, Freddie. I have read a couple of your poem, and I like your style. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/17/2016 5:53:00 PM So true, Paul. I don't want a blubbering baby, but shedding a few tears is just fine by me!! I see Eileen did this with you. She did a great job with you!! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 4:35:00 PM I see that you too agree with the mainstream, Andrea:) Thank you for enjoying...from us both.

Jack Horne Date: 10/17/2016 6:10:00 AM yes, I can never understand the stiff upper lip attitude - great write, both of you Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 4:34:00 PM "stiff upper lip attitude" is quite the appropriate English remark, Jack! Thank you for enjoying our collaboration. Regards // paul

Viv Wigley Date: 10/17/2016 12:11:00 AM What a lovely collab, both. Bought a tear to my eye. Viv Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 4:24:00 PM Ah! So you do cry, Viv:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

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 Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 1:41:00 PM Thank you from both of us, Anne-Lise; so pleased that you like it:) Hugs // paul

Daniel Turner Date: 10/16/2016 2:23:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 12:25:00 PM Thank you, Daniel. I've heard men boasting that they don't cry, and that tears are for women!! I attended a funeral last week, and was amazed at how many men had tears in their eyes. Regards // paul

Paloma P Date: 10/16/2016 2:02:00 PM Men are not much different when it comes to heartbreaking emotions. I wanted to say something flippant about crybabies but this was too poignant. :) Soothing collaboration. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 12:08:00 PM Crybabies are usually mummy's boys, Paloma, they hang on to her skirt even through adult age...and they cry for no reason at all:) Real men do cry, for good reasons, without going to extremes! Thank you for commenting with a smile:) Regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop Date: 10/16/2016 12:31:00 PM I love a man who shows his caring side and human enough to cry...I do believe the emotions of mArs and Venus are quite alike.You write beautifully tog...my dear friends. A FAVE Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 11:33:00 AM I can imagine you cradling a broken hearted man, Charm! A woman can be the strong one in some cases! Thank you for liking, and for the fave! Regards // paul

Alexis Y. Date: 10/16/2016 12:26:00 PM Hi Paul, You and Eileen have written a good a collaboration. I think a man should be able to cry if he needs too. Bottled up emotions is torture to the soul. Sooner or later those emotions locked inside is going to come out one way or another. Crying can show a vulnerable side and it can be helpful in a relationship. Excellent job. A without a doubt seven:-)Alexis Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 11:21:00 AM Thank you for the insightful feedback and high rating, Alexis. It is easy collaborating with Eileen...she lets me share her pen:) Best regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 10/16/2016 11:46:00 AM No one should be expected to bottle up their emotions Paul in the long run it can do more harm than good; Fabulous collaboration Paul and Eileen:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 10:41:00 AM ...and thanks a lot for the 'fabulous' comment:) Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 10:39:00 AM You are right, Jan. To be honest it is hard for me to cry, but my eyes do get misted up from time to time...and I don't blame it on wind and flying dust:) Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian Date: 10/16/2016 11:41:00 AM May I be the first to respond? I'm so glad you invited me to collab on this piece, dear. You and I work well together. Is this our sixth or seventh collaboration. Imagine! Maybe one day we can publish a cute little book on poetry. Hugs! :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 10:17:00 AM Hi Eileen. It's a pleasure having you comment first...same as it was a pleasure collaborating with you...for the 7th time!:) It would be great to co-write a book with you, although I know that there is another wish that you dream of! Excuse the late reply, but my cold took a turn to the worse, and the tablets have been making me dizzy; still feeling wobbly. Hugs // paul