Dear Male

In this intricate tapestry of existence,

I see you, dear companion, shouldering a heavy load,

A man of strength with a gentle heart,

Your wisdom radiates as you truly listen,

Yet societal pressures bind you, concealing your vulnerabilities,

Expected to embody unyielding toughness.

But let me extend my sincerest empathy,

For a world that coerced you to construct towering walls,

For the stigma that insists you have all the answers.

Yet within the depths of your being,

Lies the truth that walls can crumble,

Opening pathways to shape a life that resonates.

You have permission to embrace your humanity, your emotions,

For it is through acknowledging our fragility that we find true strength.