How to be a Man

Written by Anthony G. Martinez

Why is it now?
I gave you my attention, and you shot me down
I’m not even up, but you see me frown
I’m not like other men
Because if I were, you would be in my arms
I’m still learning how
Is it pity?
Because I hate to think you feel guilty
When it’s my fault for being inept
If I knew how to be a man, I’m sure our interactions would have been more pleasant than distant
It’s okay
You don’t have to force a conversation
Or try to create a situation
I’ll be okay
I’m trying to be where you’re at mentally
And I won’t get there if you’re trying to make something out of nothing
Because you knew what I didn’t
I was immature emotionally
And you didn’t have time to waste your love on somebody who wasn’t ready
Age is just a number when experience plays a huge factor
I was still crawling while you were running
When we talked, you always taught me something
This time I’m taking your words and putting them into action
So don’t worry
I’ll fall but I’ll get back up in a hurry
I just don’t need you to feel sorry
When it was my fault for putting you in a situation when you felt guilty