Words Men can't say

You wish to cry for joy
at your daughter's great success
but you keep it in and only smile
You're a man, you can do no less

You wish to cry out in pain
you are wounded by your loss
but you hold it close, put on a good face
and silently bear your cross.

You know you are afraid
You wish someone would take your hand
But, with stiff upper lip you face the task
Stand up and be a man.

Your eyes cloud with tears of love
So you quickly turn away
Love and Fear, tears and pain
Are words that a man can't say.

©William DavisJanuary 1999