Masculine Weight - a senryu series

Masculinity
Perpetuate gender roles
Leave no man behind

We "don't ask, don't tell"
Our mentals left unspoken
Outcast behaviour

Ask for help, weakness
Boys don't...men don't cry - weakness
Suicide, weakness
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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