Too many,

Too often,

In ways explicit and implicit,

Have tried to define for us what it means to be a man.

To them, M! says, ‘enough! There are many more definitions of “man" than one!’


Too many,

Too often,

And in ways explicit and implicit,

Have told us that to be a man means that you must cruel.

To them, M! says, ‘enough! We know you are toxic and you will not infect us!’


Too many,

Too often,

In ways explicit and implicit,

Have bragged and boasted about achievements and size and spoils.

To them, M! says, ‘enough! We know you are overcompensating!’


Too many,

Too often,

In ways explicit and implicit,

Have told us that when we face we problem, we should not seek help.

To them, M! says, ‘enough! We will seek help when we need to!’


Too many,

Too often,

In ways explicit and implicit,

have tried to prey on us when we are at our most vulnerable.

To them, M! says, ‘enough! We are wise to your tricks!’


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