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Emotional Limiters
Boys Don’t Cry
Boys are taught to hold back their tears,
in fear of being seen as weak..
To feel or express sadness is a “feminine” quality, many believe..
or any emotion for that matter,
The understanding of what a man is suppose to be:
A soldier, not swayed by his emotion,
Because these feelings will blind you from what matters most,
despite your eyes being wide open..
Though “lust” plays its part in destroying trust,
“Love” becomes a second thought to anger,
The cycle continues,
Hurt people hurt people,
one of many reasons why we’re afraid to open up,
The stereotypical man…
How do you control what makes you human if you do not consistently practice?
How can you lead with Love if you have no experience with being gentle?
How do you live life in its entirety as you water down the senses?
Limiting your brain’s capacity to feel..
while desiring healthy relationships that require things that you cannot give,
I thought of why we, men, tend to glorify our hardships rather than peace..
I believe it is to be remembered,
to be legends,
As warriors would often tell stories of their fiercest battles...
Though we do not always have to lead with our aggression,
Senseless violence over miniscule debates,
Inability to show mercy,
Exploding on others that are not to blame because the bottle just can’t be filled anymore,
Consideration only for oneself,
Fear of rejection,
pride,
But it is possible to find balance in this,
or a better way to live,
We can be those well respected warriors while exercising empathy and vulnerability,
Providing physical, mental, and emotional protection to our Loved ones,
Being open to criticism,
Listening…
