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giesantana submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about the change you want to see in the world 2 weeks, 6 days ago Plant Food
GieMen deserve flowers too.
Ones that sparkle like the Ocean’s blue.
From the time they were a child, when the thunder went boom!
They were told “you’re a big boy, boys don’t cry” and sent back to their rooms.Moving on to the falls off the bikes and standing their ground in after school yard fights, they then were told “dust yourself off , you will be alright”.
As a teen, not really having a place to feel seen, a place they can be vulnerable and bear out some of those anxieties, they make constant pleas,some go unnoticed but their zest for life keeps them focused.
Flowers come in varieties and they deserve them too.
Ones that light up the room like most of their presence do.For far too long they’ve been taught to stand tall, affirm their fears and smile in the place of tears.
Men deserve flowers too.
Ones that smell as fresh as morning dew.For far too long they’ve been groomed to be the biggest yet most resilient in the room, to protect, love and guide even when their own world is full of doom.
Men deserve flowers too.
A change I want to see in this world is that EVERYONE loves a Man a little more.
Support the dreams that make them beam, create a space free from friction so that they too can breathe.
Pray with them and speak new life to them.We always uplift our wonderful Queens.
When doing so we must not forget about our KingsRoyally, I’m here to shed some sunshine and love on you.
Ones that sparkle like the Ocean’s blue. Men deserve flowers too.
Because plants are nothing without food.
Voting starts July 17, 2023 12:00am
Your poem is so inspiring. Especially for raising the next generation of men. I have 2 boys and at the age of 2 their grand parents say he’s too big to be crying. At 2! It’s so frustrating. Yes they deserve flowers too. They deserve to show emotion without judgement.
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At 32 the men around Me were still crying and Im sure your Grandparents cried at 42 and 52 and so on and so forth. We have to come to grips with the reality of dropping “gender specific roles and behaviors”, we are all human and allowed to express ourselves positively as such. Keep allowing them the space to cry, to be tucked in to express themselves etc.. Your doing an AMAZING job and I’m sure in all of their teary eyed glory they think your the best Mom in the world and that’s all that matters. 🙂
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I absolutely agree with you. Men deserve to be appreciated, acknowledged, and celebrated just as much as women do. The societal expectations and stereotypes placed on men often discourage vulnerability and emotional expression, which can have a negative impact on their well-being. It is important to create a more inclusive and compassionate society where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
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