a real man

a real man is quiet

until words are to be spoken

a real man respects women

sends them flowers

he grew himself

a real man has

no real need for his knuckles

other than knocking on doors

and defending the doors of

the ones he loves

a real man is

not afraid of emotion

he will show it 

never apologize for it

a real man

takes a given present

and holds it

for a borrowed future

that is his legacy

Reviews

[Jeremy Baker]

Say it loud and say it proud, brother!

[Daytonight]

This is the type of man dreams are made of! A true knight in shining armor. Great work! Keep on penning Sir Knight of Romance.

[Becky C Strukamp]

I love this poem!! You certainly have captured what a real man should be. I have a feeling that you are very much a real man. Bravo!!

[Raven Starhawk]

There is a enormous amount of truth in your words here. You have captured the true essence of what a real man is.

[Ethan Paz]

Good poem. Artistic in imagery and good purpose. I wish there were more authors like you. Good write and I enjoyed reading it.