Poem - The Essence of a Man | Drake M. Alexander

The essence of a man is not to

be tough

dominate and intimidate

woo and screw

flex his muscles

or take another’s life

The essence of a man is to

live free as the wind

know himself

walk through fear and fire

and blaze the way

for others to follow

Aware of the choice he makes

and how it may turn to joy

for those he loves