Strength

I see you standing strong and tall carrying the weight of the world on
your shoulders

But beyond the carefully manipulated
smile and well-manicured profile

I also see the pain, the strain, and the
struggle of being
a man in this man’s world

You talk a good talk and your persuasive
style fools the most discerning of minds

You can light up a room with your
presence and you exude great confidence

Your ability to appear undaunted by life
is astounding

Oh, but I know your struggle your juggle
of life, love & responsibility

You face the day with your dreams in tow
and trust that
your faith will prevail as you go

into the metal jungle of life and pain
hoping against hope to preserve that
which remains always encouraging the
least to allow peace to abide

believing in the end
the strong really survive.