The Courage To Provide

I am in a dark place It is dismal in my land Radiant is the sun That shines upon my breast— Laughter is the sound that you feel, Puffing out your chest— You are Too much of man; Or Too much a woman; You're a child! As you run away from life and find a new kind of smile turned Upside down; (And you) You are turned Inside out. Becoming the man you used to denounce; Overcompensating… For what(?) —A lack of ego and pride Feeling ashamed Deep down inside— Not outside; from with-in. You have the courage... The courage to provide 2015