I know what men are.
Men drink and are routinely unfaithful,
Can’t see beyond the end of their dick,
Have faces like hams or wrinkled cardboard
And are bold, sweaty and frightening -
I know what men are.
Men drive fast cars,
Like motorbikes,
Will kill for the sake of their pride,
Shoot off their mouths,
Fart, bellyache and grumble.
I know what men are.
Men are insane and out of control,
Vicious and vainly vainglorious.
No!
I know what men are.
Men are not like this.
Men don’t go down to the pub for a mindless drink,
Can even (apparently) sometimes think!
Men cuddle babies
And can stand up for themselves in fights
With their wives
(And sometimes win).
Men are prepared to challenge
Preconceptions
Misconceptions
Deceptions
Adulterated thinking
And Will Do What Is Right.
Men will
Go the extra mile
(And not always on a motorbike),
Men
Like to be cuddled
Like to caress
And have loving, faithful sex.
Men like emotions.
The crisp leaves of autumn,
The sound of the wind,
Cats
Machines
Stars
Women
Love
Mountains
And staying at home.
Men are not monsters.
I know what men are.
Men like to be involved with their children,
Going for walks,
Singing,
Picking their noses
Passion and commitment,
Fun,
And horsing around
(Though not necessarily horses.)
Men know how to change nappies,
Tell stories,
And create dreams.
Men are brilliant!
I know what men are.
Oct. 2001
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Comment by Anonymous
>< i think the first 2 verses were more accurate..
Posted on: December 2nd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
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Comment by monica
Hysterical about the first comment. I bustd out laughing. men should not write poems
Posted on: May 11th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
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Comment by Anonymous
I LOVE THIS POEM. IT’S NOT JUST A GENERALIZATION OF ALL MEN. NOT ALL MEN ARE THE SAME AND THIS POEMS HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD.
Posted on: May 20th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
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Comment by Maria Mishina
it was good
but i dont think its a poem for children because its says word (SEX)
********** You’re right. It’s not really for children. But I’m going to leave that word in because I’m contrary. Sorry.
*********
Posted on: September 27th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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Comment by monica
lol this was an ok poem, but i agrue with the last person. this isnt ofr kids. sorry
Posted on: January 8th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
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Comment by marie
i think this is brilliant not all men are the same and there are some truly amazing men in this world but they are overshadowed by the monsters, im lucky to have a guy who is wonderful and a brilliant father and he has changed my opinion on how amazing men can be……
Posted on: January 20th, 2010 at 6:03 am
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Comment by Pauline
Your poem made laugh, it brought tears to my eyes.It’s true all men aren’t bad I wouldn’tchange mind for the world. So funny but true!
Posted on: May 12th, 2010 at 7:49 am
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Comment by Adam
ha ha ha that wasn’t accurate at all, that may be sexist
Posted on: May 13th, 2010 at 10:37 am