Just the desire to hear the words
I apologize, I am sorry, I know I hurt you
starts the beginning or hopefully the rekindling
whether accepted or not
this is wanted, this is yearned for, this is desired
why is it always the opinion that men are never hurt
we are never the ones desiring a resolution
the catch phrase there are more fish in the sea
negates the fact that there was a lot of work
a lot of time and feelings that go into fishing as they say
why would we just want to let this one get away
despite the thoughts that we are always in the wrong
that is not always the correct song
the fat lady sings a tale of lies, deceit, betrayal, and disrespect
the fat lady sings multiple instances of her ballads
does not always mean it is always the man being destructive
maybe he is the one in the most pain
strained and bothered, hurt and torn apart
purely hoping for understanding
for some caring, compassion
for love
there are no automatic saints in relationships
there are no automatic sinners
there are men who cannot sleep
eat or function when their heart is breaking
maybe it is never said or listened to
my heart is broken and I am telling you
it does not take someone moving on
for a man to admit where he is wrong
just because that is what is shown on media and TV
that is not all there is to see
have you ever truly looked into the eyes of your partner
and seen their pain
allowed yourself to feel it as if your own
the real men who put their heart on the line
this is where we live
in our eyes
while Stern and stoic
possible looks of irritation and anger
look past the superficial
what is the cause
why would we not be angry
when we are giving out all
and yet punished for what the past did
previous actions and demands
throwing their fist and forcing their commands
and we walked towards danger
just to lend you a helping hand
women may remain bitter
and wish the worst
or lose all caring at all
anxious to pay
it all back when it comes their way
sometimes men too
take it out on the next one
then sometimes both
it is not about the next one
no thoughts of more fish appease anything
sometimes what we want more than the world
to come home to a loving smile and a kiss
a real hug that says I am sorry I love you
to hold you in our arms and make love
stop the war stop the fighting stop the yelling
just end all of that
be told that it is okay we can start again
and then shown that
despite what anyone may tell you
we want to believe in your word
being your Bond as well
ironic as it sounds
majority of what men need
we will never find otherwise
that backbone, that support, that comfort
that dedication
all that which we seek
we can never provide ourselves
it is not about the cooking, cleaning, keeping of house
that is an added bonus
that is security
that is making a home
that is the feeling of not being alone
when your immediate wants and needs are cared for
that is love
trust and believe me when I say
men really do want to feel this way
when we are hurt we want to be understood
not right
when we are defeated and attacked by the world
and demons among it
we want backup we want support
someone pushing us forward when we feel we cannot
go on
we need that backbone
that initiative to say
‘baby I love you’
and show it consistently with actions
if we do not hold back with you
we want to see the same reaction
I could go on and on for days
shouting from the rooftop my wishes
my hopes
my dreams
my inner desires and list them
but through it all
the wise men know
action that moves on its’ own
is worth so much more
never can you make someone change
never can you make someone love you
whether properly or even at all
love is always a choice
one that is made without us involved
everyone chooses their own terms
with how to express or withhold their love
as optimistic as the heartbroken man
may be
he is in even more pain
wise of the fact of what was
may once again never be.
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