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A Man's Tears
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A Man's Tears |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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I cry ugly. Whether tears are borne of joy Or weep for heart that's breaking The tracks of tears wreck my face, Leave my eyes red and aching But there's beauty incomparable When tears leak from a man's eyes Such strength and masculinity Is shown in those times he cries He's not afraid to show he cares Or feel another's pain And when his love seeps down his cheeks You know his lady reigns Supreme in both his heart and thoughts He'll love eternally His support won't falter No matter what might be And in those times that a good laugh Leaves the stain of tears You know that for a moment he's Escaped all stress and fears So while I know that I'm a mess If tears are on my face I'm proud to know real men whose tears Show compassion and grace For macho isn't masculine Sensitivity's not a curse Men of tears should have better tribute Than this rather silly verse. *S* Inspired in part by Larry C's "Dam the Tears"... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I do, too... cry ugly, that is,...if and when I do. Your heart sings and Larry will be proud. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
But there's beauty incomparable When tears leak from a man's eyes Such strength and masculinity Is shown in those times he cries He's not afraid to show he cares Or feel another's pain And when his love seeps down his cheeks You know his lady reigns well done~~ M |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ You are a sheer delight to find on this morning~ 'For macho isn't masculine Sensitivity's not a curse' I remember discussing with my friendie-gals what traits attract us to men ... they thought it 'different' that I listed 'eyes-that-know-how-to-spill-tears' and not be afraid to do so~ I love what you did with your inspire, lady~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I agree! For a man to cry the tears doesn't make him any less of a man. It only shows, they are caring individuals. And, there is nothing wrong with that. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Laura, this is exquisite! You may cry ugly, but when you write, you express True so beautifully that once caught, a reader can't stop until he reaches the end...unless, as so often happens with your work, the eyes blur for a moment... I'll tell you one thing, you bullseyed me with this -- I've always thought the won't-eat-Quiche men of this world are simpering fools, too weak and shallow to acknowledge their own softer feelings...and any woman who expects that of a man, isn't a woman at all. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Belle, you rang the right note with this write! Not only does my man "eat quiche" ~ he makes it! ~ Then he goes wrassle a bear! lol Enjoyed this emensely. Loving you, Linda |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth "He's not afraid to show he cares Or feel another's pain And when his love seeps down his cheeks You know his lady reigns" I wish I had written this!! |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
I so agree with this! Perfectly put, suthern. Oh, and I come from a long line of ugly criers. Ack! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Enjoyed the read Suthern. Your poem made me recall a treasured moment I have with my dad. Hugs2u |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This is a for sure the sign of a real man to me too - well done Suthern. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"So while I know that I'm a mess If tears are on my face I'm proud to know real men whose tears Show compassion and grace" This is so well written Ruth...IWIHWT! My how I love a man who can be strong yet sensitive, and not afraid to show me his tears. Hugs~Nancy Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
For macho isn't masculine Sensitivity's not a curse ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ oh you aint neva lied  wisdom in your rhymes Ruthie-girl...and even better when inspired by another poets words...good to see you posting again. even if Im ever tardy. Thru the water...thru the rain |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Well said...bravo! no tears for this one...just a smile of appreciation from all the guys! Robert |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Well stated. Great write. JL  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
You know you had me twice. It was you AND the title. Sobbing never was attractive but sometimes you have to feel worse to feel better. And tears were never meant for sharing except with those you love. Pretty much the same when sharing your heart which you have done here. How I thank you for this write. Well done! And just so you know I'm not afraid of tears here is proof: Confessions of Age If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Not at all silly very, suthern gal! Ruth, I really liked it....in fact, I'm shelving it! ....jo |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
No wonder you're wild about that snivelin' Toerag! You gotta love me as much as I can make him cry  Good writing, suthern gal  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: I keep Kleenex in business… just wish I could do so prettily! *S* Thank you! nakdthoughts: Thank you, sweet lady. *S* Marge: LOL… I like that response… Eyes definitely attract me… and when there’s heart behind the beauty? WOW! *S* Thank you!! SmartChick: Absolutely!!! *S* Thank you so much!! Ratleader: I couldn’t agree more, dear friend… at least… not with your assessment of men and women and what makes them worthy to wear those terms. *S* As for the exquisite?? That, I’ll just cherish. *S* Thank you so very much!! *S* EA: ROFL @ making the quiche and wrassling the bear… You are fantastic, sweet lady… Thank you! *S* Martie: What a wonderful compliment… thank you!! Constance: Are we by any chance related? *G* Thank you so very much! CocoBaci: That touches me… I thank you!! Mysteria: And if they aren’t real… they aren’t worth our hearts, are they? *S* Thank you! Enchantress: You dear… that means a lot to me… thank you!!! JM: You ain’t gonna hear me complaining about tardy! LOL I don’t know how I can be on a treadmill on the fastest setting at the same time my feet are super-glued in place… but it sure feels that way! *S* Thank you so much!! Robert: I thank you for those smiles… very much!!! *S* JL: Thank you so much! Larry C: Thank you, my friend… for your kind comments AND for giving me an excuse to post this. *S* And thank you for the link!! If they’d only put a few more hours in the day… or a few less in the workday… I’d have more time to read! *S* iliana: You honor me, my friend… and I thank you so much!! Balladeer: LOL… Y’all give me tears of laughter. *G* But what a way to seek love and devotion! LOL Thank you so much! *S* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Isn't it a release when tears come, except when they come in flood. I cry ugly too, I guess most people do. But you are so right when you say a man's tears are purified somehow. Love your work and love you lady. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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bgj Member
since 2005-11-09
Posts 128Ga. USA |
You may cry ugly but you sure write pretty. Great poem, lots of luck, bgj |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
my goodness girl, how did I miss this one...??? Moved me to tears of joy...and feelings of hope...this was truly beautiful and one of my favs of yours...written with true heart, mind, body and soul.... Excellent! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Suthern, you never fail to touch me. Tears released freely are what help us to know who we are. They sometimes flow so easily I wonder what brought them on. An unexpected smile, a parade, a sudden insight, so many different reasons for them to show. But this I know, a man who can let someone see this tenderness, is someone to appreciate. best, martyjo |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Very well espresses, Suthren I have taken the liberty to slightly alter your last stanza...hope you don't mind.. For macho isn't masculine Sensitivity's not a curse Men of tears could have no better tribute Than are found in this sesitive verse. My opinion is that the verse is not "silly" at all... enjoyed ------------ice ><> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much... and ice... bless you for that revision. *S* |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
and I almost missed this...shame on me. OMG Suthern, this is a wonderful write, one of my all time favorites of yours. Happy holidays to you sweetie. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I did miss this one!!! This is such a wonderful tribute to men that has no shame in tears... if they only understood the power those tears have. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
GS & Susan: Thank you both so very much! *S* It was a man's tears that made me realize I'd slipped into love... I was 99.999% sure that was the case, but a tear removed all doubt. *S* And recently... after 24 years of bantering with and harassing my brother-in-law... his tears for my Dad dropped that "in-law" designation forever... |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Suthern, This is so touching,I feel it should be brought up for others to read. martyjo |
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