loneliness
when two men born in the same room do not know eash others names.
loneliness
when two men running the same race do not encourage each other.
loneliness
when two men who once clasped hands now spare not a glance.
loneliness
when two men live within five feet and yet share not a word.
loneliness
when two brothers do not embrace.

to be a man. i must.
stand strong. and be.
a hold you in my arms protected

to be a man. i must.
walk forward. in hope.
unraveling the future before me

to be a man. i must.
do what is. is right.
and keep the world as it is

to be a man. i must.
forget myself. old fears.
for all is older and wiser then i

to be a man. i must.
ask you too. hold me.
as i let my tears flow freely

to be a man. i must.