Man Up

A Poem

I don’t feel pain
and I definitely don’t cry
I’m a man after all
I lock those feelings inside
Push them down deep
armour up
Nothing gets in
No hurt, no love

I get angry though, but that’s ok
What’s masculinity without a little rage

I’ll just fuck my way through it
Drink myself stupid
Numb myself out to avoid feeling human
Relationships will crumble
My soul will ache
and I will just disappear into my pain

Despite my best efforts
I still have a heart
There might not be tears
but I’m falling apart
I tried to “Man Up”
and now it’s man down
Down, down, down…….

Downward spiral and I can’t get out
Falling deeper and deeper
I think I need help

Here, take my hand
Vulnerability the rope
I know your pain
I’ve been there before

Hear my words and forget the lies you’ve been told
Your feelings aren’t weak, they’re more precious than gold
Feelings your strength, your connection to others
Expression of Self
That’s your Super Power.

©️ Jason Madden 2020. All Rights Reserved.

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