When a Man Cries

We are strong and may be brave, We 
keep our Emotions locked in a Cave.

As we were young growing to a 
mature age some of our Fathers 
stayed to help raise, While other 
Wannabe fathers left far far away.

We may be lost flying through thick 
haze and pouring Rain, Some of us 
just search for a nurturing embrace.

We are referred to as Dogs and that 
we are all the same, We go through 
Hell and beyond to prove that we are 
not that mislead stray.

We endure countless Battles as we 
travel through rough terrains, At 
times our tempers get the best of us 
and fuel our Hearts with Rage.

The song of a Woman's Voice seems 
to calm our inner raging Beast, At 
times we are rejected when we're on 
a bended knee.

It takes a lot for a Man to cry and 
when we cry we look towards the 
sky, We look for answer asking for a 
sign.

When a Man cries we sometimes 
choose to hide, Cause we can no 
longer deal with the Pain inside. ©™

By : Shawn Munoz
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Roper Avatar
September 30, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Very emotional write, Shawn, with a lot of truth.
Munoz Avatar
October 3, 2016 at 1:57 AM
Thank you
A  Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 4:26 AM
Thanks for sharing
Munoz Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 9:35 PM
You're welcome hun
Yvonne Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Thank you for visiting my page. I love your poem. I am going to fav it and add you to my list of fav poets.
Munoz Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 8:36 PM
You're very welcome and thank you
Davis Avatar
January 18, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Shawn This is a very powerful and emotional write. It doesn't mean a man is weak, a baby, or anything else bad when he cries. It just means he's human. Nicely done. Thanks for the great comment on my Calm Down poem.
Munoz Avatar
January 19, 2014 at 12:33 PM
You're very welcome and thanks for your insight. Hope you like the rest of my work.
Koven Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Yes, we do...at times... but often with some guilt or shame. Our culture does not look favorably upon men crying. But as your poem says in truth that we can no longer deal with the pain. Often, when the emotions overflow, anger becomes our choice...crying would not be manly. Well done, my friend, well done. Allan
Munoz Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Thank you Allan, granted it doesn't look manly but sometimes despite the causing of those tears i believe they need to flow or you'll turn into a ticking time bomb and explode.
Smith Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Beautiful poetry here,I loved reading this because it actually gave me great insight to some things that have been going on in my life lately.that is true poetry. Thankyou for that.
Munoz Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM
You're welcome and thank you joanna.
Chircop Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Yes..men cry too..and when they cry there s usually a great reason for it.I enjoyedreading your poem.Welcome to poetrtsoup..You re gonna love it here .Charma
Munoz Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Thanks charma
Jones Avatar
October 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM
Shawn..this is one of the loveliest poems I've ever read....I for one find it takes a real man to have courage enough to cry and admit he must bend a knee to find strenghth from one more powerful than himself...God bless...
Munoz Avatar
October 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Thanks donna very true
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