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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
Ended August 13, 2016 • 37 Entries • Created by DaveK
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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
Cover image for post It was not the Muscle, by Peak
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Peak
281 reads

It was not the Muscle

Neither was it the charm

That made him so appealing,

Yet she steal melted with time

Submitting to the patience of this man

'It is not your smell my dear, 

neither is it your strong figure,' she said

'But because you chose to fight my wars for me

When you realized I needed you

You gave me your heart,

and served me with your love

It is this kindness that makes you a man

And my ability to inspire it that makes me a woman,'

She said...patting her man.

A man is made

By the wars he chooses to fight

And the people he fights for,

Service,

Defines him better

'And a woman,' he replied

'Is defined by the service he inspires'

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
Cover image for post Obituary for a Real Man, by sandflea68
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sandflea68
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Obituary for a Real Man

His friends never knew his love

had a sound until he laughed.

Life circumstances did not

make him a man but revealed

his strong foundation

hewn with rough stones

life threw at him.

His real power

emanated when

he saw the smile

on his wife’s face,

rocked his babies

to sleep and

taught them about life -

spending time with them,

talking and teaching

playing and watching.

Generously gave

to all his time,

smile, honesty

and choices.

Could be measured by

where he stood

when times were rough.

Judge him

not by his gains

but what he gave.

He was rich

in the things

that mattered.

A real man

to be remembered

for how he lived

not how he died.

This real man

was my father.

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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Monk
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A Mans Man

This boy had very difficult childhood

Quit school to support

His brother and sisters

Studied to get his GED

Served his time at war (veteran)

This man worked everyday

Sick or not

Taught me responsibly

The value of a dollar

The hard way I might add

Taught me to work on bikes

Buy his tools I left out

My fault I knew better

Rough hands

Tender heart

Worked hard to take care of his family

Loved his children

"Loved (His) wife"

Sent us to collage

So we wouldn't have his struggle

A great debt of gratitude I owe this man

More than a father

He is my Dad!

Love ya Dad!

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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Helenalyn
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Hands

the young man

hands piano-wire strong

in fire and fist

ungainly and misused

cuticles bitten and torn

stuffed hard and deep

in pockets, curling

with frustration

the grown man

callus-roughened

scrubbed hard

with reverence, handed

his baby boy

in an instant

made soft and expert

to soothe and swaddle

and yet hidden away

still the same

fire, now smouldering

able to harden in fist

but only to keep

his baby safe

the old man

hands larger somehow

rougher and cracked

with time

his baby now a man

can still

rock and snuggle, answering

gurgles of the next generation

with low rumbling laughter

tousling heads, giving

pats of encouragement

and even now

his hands ready

to quick draw

in fist

when fire approaches

for his own

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
Cover image for post Real men, by Vyxyn
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Vyxyn
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Real men

A real man fights for his family, no one can say any unkind words about them for they are his treasure.

A real man loves his woman with every bit of his being and no one can come between them.

Real men ride hard, get put up wet and keep going till the job is done.

Real men never abandon their children or their duties to their families.

Real men aren't liars and schemers always trying to get out of or away with something!

Real men are honest and have nothing to hide.

A real man can heal a woman's broken heart IF

he loves her enough to put the effort into her.

A real man will turn to his spouse when troubled not an outside interference.

A real man is willing to listen to his woman to understand her to know where here thoughts are coming from. By doing so only then can he reach her heart.

Real men want to love and pleasure their women because they understand that when she is happy she will make him happy beyond all measure.

Remember all of these my children and you will have a happy life. Be blessed.

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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YAngeL
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My True Blue

His hands are large,

they are calloused from hard work.

Arms strong enough

to keep me safe from harm.

He'll know how to help

when I've been running on "E."

I haven't gone far

on my good luck and charm.

He'll be brave as a soldier,

marching into battle.

He'll be loyal and honest,

I'll call him True Blue.

He'll be tender and kind,

he'll love my one eyed cat,

When he makes a promise,

he'll stay there to see it through.

His lips are soft and gentle,

when I'm feeling needy,

And size matters,

my True Blue is large.

He'll already know

when I need to take the lead,

And he'll know when

I need him to take charge.

He'll keep calm when I'm triggered,

freaking out,

He'll hold my hands,

telling me to breathe deep...

He'll wake me up, so I can get to work,

He'll snuggle close,

the big spoon while we sleep.

He'll have friends who will listen,

who will believe...

He won't be scared of some shady, dirty cops.

He'll stand right next to me,

so I won't stand alone

He knows why I spend hours,

sitting in parking lots.

He'll kiss my neck,

chills will run all through me.

He'll lay me down,

when we indulge every desire

He'll make me scream,

while my toes are curling

He'll take me there,

again and again, bodies on fire.

He'll wrap me up, a blanket of protection

He'll want my opinion,

he'll ask me for my thoughts

He'll be alpha,

he'll make sure to let it be well known,

There will be no more sickos,

whacked out psychos who stalk

He is hard and rigid,

where I am all softness

He is math and logic,

while I'm words and emotion

He's the light to my dark,

sunshine to the moon

True Blue has all my love

And all of my devotion.

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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RatedJordan
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A Real Man...

Isn't afraid to express their emotions,

Doesn't feel threatened by a successful woman,

Respects all women,

Is comfortable enough in their own masculinity to be able to tell their fellow guy friends that they love & appreciate them,

Isn't afraid to show their true selves to the world....

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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ahpoems
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Men do not need:

• a penis

• a wife

• to be muscular

• to be straight

• to play sports

• to be the moneymaker in a home

• to not wear makeup

• to not be able to cry

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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Rev_Frenchie
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To be a man you must be…

SWIFT AS A COURSING RIVER

WITH ALL THE FORCE OF A GREAT TYPHOON

WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF A RAGING FIRE

MYSTERIOUS AS THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

but in all seriousness, like I've said before, being a man is nothing more than a mindset. If you believe you're a man, well, congratulations. YOU'RE A MAN!

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Masculinist Ok, that's not a word...yet. It's catching quick though, since right now. Try your hand at writing about what makes a man a man. Ladies, don't be too harsh on us. Lol.
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kksparrow
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A True Man

If your thinking in scientific terms 

To be a male all you need 

is the right kind of organs 

and some testosterone  

But if your talking mentality 

it really doesn't matter

 your sexual organs 

it is in your head 

it is who you feel like you are 

Why must someone prove who they are 

"You're not a real  man if you ...." 

Whatever it is that people

 don't think is manly 

You can be a real man 

if you play sports 

or if you dance 

or if you like fashion 

or whatever it is you love 

Don't feel like you have to do 

a certain thing or have certain parts 

or act a certain way because 

that's the manly thing to do 

Do what you love 

act how you want to 

dress how you like 

and matter what people tell you 

if you feel like a man 

then that's who you are 

Don't let anyone make you feel any other way 

you are who you think you are 

even if it takes you some time to figure it out 

if you feel like a man you are a man 

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