Masculinity

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Constantly tryna shut me up
"Boys don't cry!"
But you're the one that said
Tears are a symbol of strength.
Why doesn't that apply to us?
Constantly tryna make me fight
"Boys don't cry!"
But you're the one that said
Violence is wrong
Then why should I fight back?
Constantly hurting me
Telling me to withstand pain "Boys don't cry!"
Can't you see I'm human too?
Just like women
I'm capable of blood and tears.
"Boys don't cry!"
"Boys aren't shy!"
"Boys aren't weak as a fly!"
Stop defining my masculinity.
I'm a man both weak& strong.
I am vulnerable around people I love,
When they are danger I will be tough
If you hurt them I'll be rough.
Don't tell me what to do
I had enough!
Boys do cry
Boys are shy
But we are not weak.
Don't you see it
Men or women
We share our traits equally.

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