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Made of Wood

You think he's made of wood big, rough-hewn timber holding everything up never feeling the strain You think he's made of wood that men don't have feelings heavy hobby-horses that don't feel pain But he's not made of wood so hard, dry, unfeeling- but raw, aching emotion coursing through burning veins No, he's not made of wood but, warm tender devotion exposed and fragile such a delicate flame No, he's not made of wood even though he tries to hide it- for you won't let him be vulnerable without shame

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/23/2018 3:52:00 PM

My father was raised in an era where men were considered 'sissies' for showing emotion, so now that I think of it, to me I guess he seemed 'made of wood,' very provocative write!

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 9/24/2018 3:34:00 PM

Thank you so much! ;)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/7/2018 6:45:00 AM

WOW. Rarely do I come across a poem I feel EVERYONE should read. A perfect poignant relative poem. xomo!

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 9/7/2018 9:41:00 PM

High praise... thank you very much! This came from something my husband said one time- I just couldn't get that phrase out of my head (until I sat down & wrote this). He and I often talk about the pressure society places on men to hide their feelings. It really is crippling to relationships- even friendships between men- as they never feel they can let their shields down. So sad.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/25/2018 4:07:00 PM

I despise admitting this, but some still shame their sons for feelings.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 7/26/2018 8:52:00 PM

Sadly true...