Epitome of a Man

From the top of my head to the bottom of my feet...I am a man

I may struggle and I may bend but I will never break because...I am a man

From being the protector to being the provider, I do so because...I am a man

I make mistakes, I do things wrong but still...I am a man

Hustling for my family and trying to do right is my job because...I am a man

Loving God and teaching his ways is my responsibility as....I am a man

Consumed at times with hate and stress makes my decision making skills hard once in awhile because....I am a man

Being quick to anger instead of finding peace is a fault because....I am a man.

Owning up to my shortcomings and admitting my wrongs is a must because....I am a man

Reading stories at night and being a role model I take seriously because...I am a man

Being judged by few but loved by many are done daily because...I am a man

If I have to physically defend my family or friends or even my stance is a must because.........I am a man

Exposing my fears and weaknesses and even shedding a tear are my virtues because............I am a man

Being direct and honest and when I have to tell a small lie are things I have done because....I am a man

Lending an ear or a word of advice based on my own experience or knowledge are things I do because...I am a man


My loving grandmother once said nay does putting your leg in one pant leg then into the other prove anything just because someone says.....I am a man.

Living in the past is a dreadful song that I dare no longer sing because...I am a man.

Writing these words for the whole world to see does not bother me as I know who I am, what I have done (both right and wrong) and the positive direction I am headed in because..I am a  man.



FINE PRINT: Just because I am a man does not rid me of any past guilt or shame or any future happiness or joy.  Within this masculinity lies several things that allow me to persevere and succeed.  With God's help, I continue to fine tune my craft, rebuild my armor and polish my sword.  I never doubt that I can be an asshole at times or even neglect my duties periodically but nor does only those things define me in entirety.  My diligence for progress has created someone new and my mind remains strong no matter what the devil throws my way.  I hold dear this contract I have signed with God to always protect my family, to love my children and do the best I can.  In the same breath, I am not always able to protect, my children at times I feel may hate me, and I have even thought my best was not good enough.  Nonetheless, I will strive, I will conquer, I will excel because............I am a man.