UNMASKING MASCULINITY; THE IMAGE OF SOCIETY

Afoma Miracle
@afomamiracle821892
3 months ago

Vulnerability?
Men are strong and tough
The protector for every home.
Men show's no weakness!

Everyday I hear these words:
Never let your weakness show
You got to be independent
Heads up, toughen up, stop being a punk
Quit whining!

But depression looms over me
As I try to maintain this image.
I die in silence, all for independence.
Burdens weigh on me, threatening to consume my life.

Society's image of men claims lives.
I have tried to conform, but failed
I thrive on emotions! I scream.
I am human, not a robot
My strength lies in my vulnerability

Let me cry without ridicule's sting.
Let me show weakness!
I'm not invincible, I'm not a tank!
Men can be Omega's not just an Alpha.
No need to be a lone wolf, community is special.

Let me be me!
Free from your definition's tyranny.

By Miracle Afoma.

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