My dear friend, Rouba, recited the following poem to me during a recent visit. It is riveting – to a single lady. Powerfully, relevant, and so I had to share it with you. Please tell us what you think or simply answer the question…
Where are the Men?
by Rouba Palmer
Where are the men
The valiant and strong?
Are they hiding behind rocks,
Behind work,
Behind porn?
Where are the men?
Come forth and fight
Offer us your glory,
Your strength,
Your might.
For without you around our future is bleak,
And our hearts untended grow weary and seek
To meet our needs by taking your place,
Forfeiting our glory, our feminine grace.
So come for us,
Rescue us,
Push through the fear;
Lift up your swords
And put down your beer!
Where are the men?
There must be one
Who’ll fight to the end
‘Til the battle is won.
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