The "m" in the word and the tower of its capital?
Or is it the assonance in the "a" that reveals his softness.
Could it also be the "n" that seals the word's end?
Or is it a physical thing instead of the word itself?
Building the biceps,
Working the triceps,
Exercising till the abs come home.
Wrestling a tool to woo a mistress,
And being her shield from harm.
Is masculinity in his mind, if it has left his body behind?
Advising every person and being the smartest in his class.
Or is it in his heart to mend brokenness in his family,
To love firmly and freely with no restraints?
Masculine is a word made by men.
The meaning stemming from their minds.
So really it is up to interpretation as the years go by.
Back then it was ruler and patriarch, sadly there's still that today.
But the majority of this century see protector and provider.
The most important themes I see, that stem from masculinity,
Are: strength--not physical, but in understanding and love.
Pride--not boastful, but confidence to keep him up.
Wisdom--not genius, but can decide from right and wrong.
And God--not proclaiming to be, but portraying as he.
All these things can,
I believe,
Make a male a man.
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