Manhood

Manhood


The ad said that I could increase the size of my manhood.
I gave my manhood serious thought and asked myself if
my manhood really needed an increase in size. I was also
concerned as to what particular aspects of my manhood
they were offering to enlarge.  I already have a colossal
ego, most men do.  My self esteem, well I’ve never tried
to measure that although I do think that its dimensions
vary with proper situations and stimulation.  My self
worth, not to be confused with my taxable income,
is extremely susceptible to proper stroking and subtle
whispered hints at its greatness.  I wondered if perhaps
the ad was referring to my wondrous aural presence,
or my spontaneous chest puffing upon receiving a
compliment about the size of my manhood.  Could
it be referring to those good deeds done and kept
secret, not to hide them but because they are the
things that men of great size do.  You know, that
old fashioned stuff like holding the door for a lady,
or more recently allowing her to hold the door open
for me), offering my seat on the crowded subway
to anyone who seems distressed, smiling, walking
with a bit of a skip in my step, stopping to admire
a sunrise, picking up the bottles left lying in the
playground by men much smaller than me, stopping
to talk to the old couple who pass by about the same
time every day, shoveling someone’s walkway.  So
I figure my manhood is just about the right size for
me, some areas could probably us a little pruning
but I like to think that being the right size is more
important than being larger than life.


John G. Lawless

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/20/2014 9:53:00 AM
Congratulations, John.... always ~PD
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Date: 8/20/2014 5:37:00 AM
Very funny write quite witty, John. Congrats on the win
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Date: 8/19/2014 8:18:00 PM
congratulation on your tongue in cheek writing. Worthy of a no. 1 all by itself. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/19/2014 4:12:00 PM
You really concocted a great write about "manhood" here. Taking a most interesting image and thoughtfully pondering its relevance while playing dumb about the actual meaning. VERY good writing. Like Toquyen here says: It does not need to be enlarged!
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John Lawless
Date: 8/19/2014 4:51:00 PM
Andrea, I read this at a high school Tertulia celebration. I had the students and teachers attention from the first line....It is amazing the avenues that poetry opens to us.
Date: 8/19/2014 1:11:00 PM
Hey Everyone! When I said 'Off you go now' I didn't know you were totally going to blow my mind, not all of you at once! I am honored to have read your poetry. Thank You for entering my contest! Off You Go Now, Judy
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John Lawless
Date: 8/19/2014 4:52:00 PM
Well, Judy, this would be your "throw the spotlight on me" moment. Good luck with the contest judging. You said it was for fun so have some.
Date: 8/18/2014 2:21:00 PM
Manhood is what you think of yourself. Well done. I don't think it needs to be enlarged lol
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Date: 8/18/2014 1:57:00 PM
Amusing write John and the final words are so so true:-) hugs jan xxx
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