Men Cry Too
By MZ
Growing up I was taught to be tough, that boys don’t cry
Showing emotions meant that you was weak.
So I went through life with my feelings absent,
only absorbing pain on this rough journey.
Now that I am grown, showing my vulnerability is nourishment for my soul.
For me it is healthy to express my feelings and I just want you to know
Men cry too.
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MZ-what a beautiful poem! You tell a whole story of growth and learning with just a few lines. Keep sharing your gift of writing!
MZ this is a very powerful poem. As man, it is all too relatable in how we are conditioned to feel towards the world. Capturing the vulnerability to show a wider spectrum of emotion is inspiring and what is needed. I hope you continue to write and explore these feelings.
Being in spaces where you are allowed to show your true feelings and emotions is so important. I also grew up in a space where expressing how I felt wasn’t always welcomed but now I try to surround myself with people who let me do that. Suppressing ones emotions can cause other problems to develop. Sometimes crying is all a person needs to do before they are able to process a situation so it is good to let those feeling from your heart flow down your face! Thank you for sharing!
I LOVE the message being portrayed here.
This poem makes a lot of sense. Growing up you are constantly told that boys don’t cry but over time you come to realize that it is healthy to express your emotions.
This poem is deeply moving and powerful. It challenges the stigma around masculinity and vulnerability, beautifully highlighting the strength in expressing emotions. Your words resonate with the truth that showing feelings is not a weakness but a powerful act of healing. A heartfelt and inspiring message!
That was impactful and necessary! Being told to repress feelings ultimately fosters a community of toxic masculinity.
Thank you for this poem! I think the topic discussed in this poem is not something that is talked about or explored much anymore so it is important to allow everyone to express their emotions, no matter their method. It shows men that it is okay to cry and they are not alone.
MZ, I can feel the emotions through this piece. I love how it validates fair emotions. I send my best encouragement and a job well done.
MZ, you are truly an inspiration and amazing at expressing yourself through poetry. Keep doing what you do, as it is importantly what you put out into this world.
This poem reflects a powerful journey from repression to acceptance, highlighting the importance of expressing emotions. The message that vulnerability is a strength rather than a weakness resonates deeply, making it clear that it’s vital for everyone, including men, to embrace their feelings.
This is a lesson in life that far too many people are not taught. Men can cry and express their feelings emotions and it doesn’t make them weaker but it makes them stronger.
This poetry defies prejudices and promotes vulnerability by deftly examining the depth of men’s emotions. Its open depiction encourages empathy and understanding by serving as a gentle reminder that emotions are universal and wonderfully human.
This poem would be a very powerful read for any man or teenage boy in becoming a man. You were able to learn that regardless of what you’ve been told and whatever views someone may have of a man being able to show emotions such as crying is a huge strength. Learning that your soul needs to process emotion and to cry is a huge step. You don’t want to be seen as “weak” for having emotions but in reality it is so natural for anyone to cry and it helps relieve heavy emotional burdens.
I love this poem! Not many people acknowledge this issue. In society men are expected to be strong, brave, and courageous all the time, so some men fear to let their emotions show. In reality, we are all human and deserve the same love and comfort.
this poem is a heartfelt and meaningful piece that effectively addresses important themes of masculinity and emotional expression. Great work!
This is great. The message is great and I think more men needed to hear this. Men showing emotions is definitely a sensitive topic, but you expressing it and letting them know it is okay is great.
This poem personally resonates with me since I also struggle with not showing emotion in the hardest situations due to the fact that I’m a guy. Love how you can relate to your audience!
Your poem beautifully captures the journey from suppressing emotions to embracing vulnerability. It’s a powerful reminder that showing emotions is a strength, not a weakness. Your words can inspire others to be more open and honest about their feelings.
You conveyed how hard it is to grow up and be told emotions make you weak – just to find out it’s the opposite. Expressing your feels takes so much strength, and the ability to do it and be comfortable and secure in that is impressive. Incredible job, please please don’t stop writing.
Inspirational poem! Describing crying as ‘nourishment for the soul’ is beautifully worded and very true. I wish you the best!
Your poem powerfully challenges the idea that men must hide their emotions. It’s a beautiful reminder that vulnerability is a strength, and expressing feelings is essential for healing. Men cry too, and your words make that truth clear. This was beautiful!
I love this poem! It spreads awareness for something that needs to be more normalized. Great job making others feel comfortable!
Your poem speaks truth and vulnerability in a powerful way. It’s a reminder that showing emotions isn’t a sign of weakness, but a strength. Embracing feelings is a path to healing, and your words help break down the walls around it. Thank you for sharing this important message—men do cry, and it’s okay to feel.
This poem brings awareness to the important subject of men’s mental health and the stigma around men showing their emotions. This poem addresses this beautiful by showing how empowering embracing feelings can be.
This poem is a heartfelt reminder that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. It shows how important it is for everyone, including men, to express their emotions instead of hiding them. I appreciate how it challenges the stereotype that men must always be tough and can’t show their feelings. The poem makes a simple but powerful point crying and being open about your emotions is healthy, and it doesn’t make you less of a person. It’s a strong message about breaking down barriers and accepting that men cry too, and that’s perfectly okay.
MZ your poem is beautifully honest and heartfelt. It takes a lot of strength to challenge the lessons we’re taught growing up, and your words show just how powerful vulnerability can be. The idea of expressing emotions as nourishment for the soul is so relatable. Thank you for sharing this reminder that real strength comes from embracing our humanity—tears and all.
I really love the message of this poem and it is such an important message that everyone should know and hear! The phrase “feelings absent” and talking about “only absorbing pain” speaks to so many people’s journeys, especially men’s, and they don’t realize it. I think so many don’t realize the significance and importance of validating emotions like you said. You did such an amazing job with this writing and you seem so talented at expressing powerful words. Thank you for sharing!
MZ you did a great job with your poem. I liked the message that you’re showing us that even if people say men need to be tuff and not cry, that like anyone else, men need to cry too. I also liked how you tied it into a past experience and showed us how you feel now. Overall a great poem and keep up the great work!
This is so inspiring for the many men who feel caged by society’s perception of masculinity. They are told to hold it in and to suck it up, when really, letting go and experiencing your emotions is what brings you out of your shell. well said.
Your poem is honest and powerful, breaking down the idea that strength means silence. The raw vulnerability in your words makes it hit deep—men cry too, and that truth needs to be heard.
Your poem, MZ, is honest, unvarnished, and incredibly potent. Though it’s rarely discussed, many people can identify with the process from repressing feelings to accepting vulnerability. The statement, “showing my vulnerability is nourishment for my soul,” is powerful because it serves as a reminder that being strong is about letting our emotions flow rather than suppressing them. The straightforward yet meaningful phrase, “Men cry too,” dismantles the limitations of antiquated assumptions. Truth, healing, and a message that must be heard are all included in your words.
This is such an emotional piece! It teaches the readers that growing up at a young age and learning the importance of being physically strong was more important than being vulnerable. But as time progresses learning that being vulnerable makes a person strong as well since they are both physically and mentally strong is important.
This poem powerfully challenges the stigma around male vulnerability. By challenging the ideals pushing toxic masculinity, we can work towards making the world a better place for everyone.