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simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

0 posted 2008-03-01 02:48 PM

I've always wanted to just be one of the boys
But I've never been able to make enough noise
About women or cars or gyms.
I've drunk lots of lager
(Which has made my tummy sufficiently larger)
And I've steered clear of Bacardi Breezers and Pimms.
And I'm just not sure when these feelings began
But I know what I am
I'm just a bad man
I'm bad at being a man.

I never liked watching 'The A Team'
Or 'The Dukes Of Hazard'
On the T.V
And I'd be hard-pressed to describe
The main differences between a 'Ford Escourt'
And a 'Lamboginni' (I'm not even sure how you spell it)

I don't really want to labour the point
Or to in any way disappoint,
Or go beyond the pale.
So I'll spare the finer detail,
Suffice to say,
If there was a test of masculinity
Then I'd probably fail.
Because sometimes,
I only feel
75% a male.

I like sports
I don't swear or curse though
And I'm not adverse to launching into a verse
Of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.

I effeminatley gesticulate
To articulate my point.
I'd rather be preparing the Sunday joint
Than out in the garden gardening
With callouses hardening.

Because I always thought
That anyone could be anything
Providing they brought
Or were willing to bring
Something to the party.

So forgive me for being overly
Sensative and arty

And
If you were to ask any one of my exes
Which of the 2 sexes I prefer
They would definantly
Probably
Concurr

Basically,
What I'm trying to say
Is, I'm not gay.
(Not that there'd be anything wrong with that
If I were).

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

1 posted 2008-03-01 03:31 PM

Simon, my dear man, many women prefer artsy, creative men who are in touch with their feminine side. They tend to be more gentle and understanding ~ and affectionate! ~ and they listen!!! They really listen!

Some of those belly-scratchin', growling, muscle-flexing 'he-men' can scare a girl off! Be true to yourself and you will find the woman who will be true to you!

Thank you for sharing a part of you through this self-effacing expose of a genuine write!

Heck, I like you even better now that I have just gotten to know you better!

Giving you a warm, loving hug,

EA

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-03-01 03:47 PM

Yo Simon,

We all play with the hand we are dealt. We are all what we are. That's the way we we're made, and we're made that way for a reason.

Don't sweat the details. You’re a good man.

Your Buddy Bobby

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2008-03-01 04:26 PM

Just let your personality shine...and don't worry, women like all kinds...James

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2008-03-01 06:38 PM

I think this gentle outpour of your heart shows that you have found a perfect balance!
And we do love you the way you are. Sensitivity is a great quality and it does not diminish in any way a man! Above all we are BEings and in my opinion/belief ... divine beings, insofar we all emanate from one divine Creator. As such we are perfect the way we are.
love
Margherita

LadyTom
Member

since 2008-02-29

Posts 353
LA, CA

5 posted 2008-03-01 06:50 PM

very good. The smartest person who knows who he is.
Very good!!!

A Romantic Heart
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-03

Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart

6 posted 2008-03-01 06:58 PM

I myself prefer sensitive, intelligent conversation over any he-man anyday!

as long as he is not bi or gay...

I am the jealous type...I want 100% of attention and affection...What I receive..I give back 200%

You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

7 posted 2008-03-01 11:21 PM

Simon... I like you just the way you are.. your heart shines with such goodness and grace... thanks for the smiles.. love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

8 posted 2008-03-02 02:14 AM

Hi Simon, Listen to Linda, What she says is very true.
Ida

effjayel
Senior Member

since 2007-09-30

Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity

9 posted 2008-03-02 01:57 PM

Well, what can I say Simon?
You are fast becoming the '2nd' greatest brit
And you could be quite good at this rhymin'
If you stuck at it....

Seriously though, I love your work, just wish I could do something in this style, works for me everytime...John

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

10 posted 2008-03-02 04:30 PM

Simon,

I like this a lot and bad or good - I think you are a wonderful man. That's what this poem makes me think. Yep, it does.

A

simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

11 posted 2008-03-03 08:46 AM

Thank you all so much for your comments, as ever, they mean so much to me.

Just wanted to say, I am really not as sad as this suggests. Much of what I write (as I'm sure is the case with many of us) is representative of the merest slither of my personality, that I occasionally give a voice to. Once again, thank you all.

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