He was weeping--hurt and scared. "Stop that!" they shouted. "You're a man!" they declared. He was silent--didn't know what to say. "Talk!" they demanded. "You're a man!" they exclaimed. He was meek--wanted, only, to follow. "Lead!" they cried. "You're a man! they pushed. He was bullied--slapped and betrayed. "Fight back!" they prodded. "You're a man!" they explained. He was weak--exhausted and wanted rest. "Be strong!" they shoved. "You're a man!" they yelled. Men Have It Rough, Too. #man #him #perspective #yqbaba