by Edward Earl

Created on: July 11, 2009

Why a man cries, an excellent question,

Not from pain or joy or haunting fear;

Nor does economy or social testing,

Bring masculinity to shed a streaming tear.

So we ask ourselves what can it be,

That brings a glistening to the manly eye;

If not by substance we can see,

What could possibly be the reason why?

As one of the gender I know the answer,

I'll share it with you at little cost;

Tis a simple thing that brings the manner,

A simple thing called loss.

Loss of pride, loss of life, loss of a loving friend,

The loss of a child leaving the nest;

The loss of a true love that has no end,

These things that make us cry the best.

Loss of control is oft the reason why,

Or the loss of a hand to hold;

These are the things that make us cry,

At least that's what I'm told.

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