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When a man cries (a deep poem)
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When a man cries (a deep poem) |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
It's been a while since I blessed y'll with a poem(especially a deep one) but now I have finally got my computer back which will make me able to post some of my longer, deeper, and greater pieces...man I have so much in store for you Passions...anyways, I hope y'll enjoy this poem cause it's so...real(yeah that's it!) When a man cries and dries tears from his eyes, he's only showing his sensitive side, and that exists, in every man in life. When a man cries, some see it as a weakness, uncovering a man's vulnerability, and leaving him shieldless, as his emotions are out in the open, like boats floating across the ocean as some say, it's not a man's place to cry because, they think the only place it abides by, is tears from a female eyes. Well, if some of you think that way, then you are very narrow-minded to see, that releasing your pain is a normalcy in humanity because, at times, I cry and I'm not ashamed of it as, I welcome tears from my eyes because, it proves that I'm not perfect as the relief afterwards, is totally worth it. I feel that it's alright, for a man to cry, as long as he don't cross the line, that seperates femininity from masculinity. If a man says that he don't cry, 90% of the time it's a lie because, he wants all to see that's he all of masculinity because, if he had tears on his cheek, he would be insecure about his masculinity, as some men are afraid what some will say, or what negative comments may come their way, whether they'll be called a sissy or girl letting that person control their world. All I can say is ignore the ignorance and stupidity cause, life's too short to be narrow-minded and silly. Whether you believe or not, that a man should cry, it's just our perception of life but if you asked me, in time, the sun will shine, and baby, you'll see, that it's all in your mind! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
I think it takes a REAL man to cry, not to hide it. You describe this very well. I'm glad that you see that it's ok to cry sometimes! Looking forward to more!  "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
"cause, life's too short to be narrow-minded and silly." great msg nate.. crying the tears releases the poison that will otherwise eat you up..why take a slow death because of your macho ignorance, i say.. the man who is afraid of his tears is not a grown man..maybe in stature..but not in soul.. tears from a man are not a sign of weakness..it shows courage..the courage to take in life, and not be afraid of it..to understand it, to feel it..as it is..not as he would lie to himself that it is..a man who can show his tears is a real man.. and now i'll step down off my little soap box... hugs, g "the beginning of wisdom is, 'i do not know'" -unknown |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
times have changed and i dont think men bring up their sons the way they use to... at least i hope not..just shows they are human..and sensitive to others...what could be wrong with that?..welcome back nate ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* this is very beautiful and sensitive. I look forward to read a lot more of your work. Much love from me to you. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Good write my friend. I've raised my 18 year old son to know crying has nothing to do with manhood and hugging and kissing your father, even in front of friends, doesn't either; and he has gotten a lot of respect from all his friends for being able to do both. jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (edited 12-19-2000).] |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Oh yes! perfect! *smiles* -Tier |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Nate Dogg, WOW, Had to read this one just because of the title and I was by no means disapointed, very well done and so so true, you have much wisdom and do look forword to more of your work, thank you. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Wow, I didn't expect such quick responses but I welcome them and bring them on! Thank you Lovebug, for your wonderful comments, Thank you fallen rain for your encouraging and lengthy post, Thank you Startime, for your comments, trust me, you'll be reading a distinct style of poetry from me! Thank you J, you're a smart man and a great father! Thank you Tier, for your comments! Thank you Cerenity, for your wonderful comments! Nathan |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent Nate. . . says a lot of what needs to be said these days. . . ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Nate~ a very expressive piece you have penned here. i so enjoy your "deep poems". I think its just fine for a man to cry, as you so beautifully put it, it only shows he is human. great write! enjoyed this much. take care. ~amy~ ~A true friend is one soul in two bodies~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this Nate...indeed crying belongs to us all...can never forget when my wife left me and I would go into the garage to cry from a broken heart and one of my sons told my ex who was still my wife at that time and she told me I was just trying to get my sons to feel sorry for me...she perceived my crying as a weakness...in truth I could not stop myself...perhaps men need to go off into the woods to cry where no one can hear them...no bad memories..just sharing an experience...James |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Nate~ It's good to know a man can cry.....it shows me he's real and actually has feelings..........now exactly what is so wrong with being called a girl? Is that a bad thing? Because, I'm called a girl......and I haven't had a problem with it...........  ( sorry , just teasing you ) -SEA (BTW loved the poem)[This message has been edited by SEA (edited 12-19-2000).] |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Thank you Sven for the excellent comment...I share that thought too. Thank you Aimster for loving my deep poems and my poems in general and thanks for posting. Thank you Jimmy for losing it for a second and getting personal there. Thank you Sea, sweetie for your nice comments! Nathan |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I have never understood why tears make you any less a man...it seems to me if you are able to exprss what you are feeling, show honest and true emotion, you are VERY secure in your manhood and masculinity...theres nothing more real than tears |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Thank you Paula for reading my poem! Nathan |
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