Being Me

A poem

A screenshot from Eric Rubens’ Instagram

I fit in, I get lost.
I open up, I feel soft.

What need to be firm?
What need to be hard?
What need to be a man,
With emotions on guard?

I enjoy solitude
And sharing a story.
I enjoy when the hero
Has vulnerable glory.

I will not conform
I demand to explore,
Pursuing exchange of value
On a candid platform.

I’m powerful and emotional
A sensitive gentleman.
I’m authentic in action
To myself truly genuine.

Inspired by Terijo’s awesome prompt Authenticity:

Summer. Time of Renewal. Isn’t it? A Time of remembering?