Real Men Don't Read Poems
64Mr. Manly Poetry Man
There is a way for a man to put down what he wants to say,
And that comes in the form of writings called Poet-tray.
I know what you're thinking...I can sense it from here,
“If I like Poems...would that mean that I’m _______!” (*)
So listen to me…"Man Up...You Stinkin’ Maggot”!
Reading Poems; Doesn’t make you a "____-__"! (*)
I know you're thinking poems are all flowery and fluffy.
Full of light romantic passages...all frilly and stuffy.
But, with some stealth they can be sharp and kind of witty,
They can be tough and get right down to the “nitty-gritty”.
Words come from the hand that wields them...
A man is forged by the world around him.
Words come at you every day;
Poems just have more order in what they say !
Listen to me…My Brother,
It’s time you stepped away from the apron strings of your mother.
Stop all the thinking out there…That Poems are for “Wuzzies”,
I’ve seen a bunch of you “Poem-haters” and you’re a bunch of “________ !” (*)
Stand up, and take the Poems like a Man,
No one can "whip-out" Manly Poetry like I can!
You think you got what it takes…Well...we’ll just see,
Many have tried; Only a few have strength to read such "Poetry" !
I can do the “love thing” or get sad and gloomy,
I can paint scenic pictures or portray the news real “doomly”.
Don’t worry…I know this may appear to be controversial….
And this boldness may rock your world…‘Cause You’re Special !
But truth is…you might just be a little afraid of “Poem Power”...
Now is the time…give me a few minutes...not even an hour,
And I’ll give you some remarkable Poetry...
You can thank me later…But it’s not all about me !
A simple talent from above...just like any talent given you,
And for many years I set it aside…not knowing what I could do.
So…I sat awhile at a computer screen…weary...
And worried what people might think of my poems…I was leery.
But, my forecast has changed now from being dreary…
People make pilgrimages to hear my work now...yearly !
And so with no further ado…I must say...
You’re reading some of the Best Poems that are out there today !
“Real Men Don’t Read Poems”…is that what you’re thinking ?
You ain’t seen nothing yet…Watch me "whip-out" a Poem without blinking !
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(*) Made you rhyme! Due to some Off-Color Words in this Poem: Any Comedic Phrases that End with a Controversial Word have been Editorialized in Advance.
Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved for this "Manly" Poetry Man Poem
(if you look closely in the above poem...you might see a line or two inspired by "The Raven", by Edgar Allen Poe, a reference to R. Lee Ermey, a reference to how Poetry.com does things, a few old cliches including: "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche", and a close resemblance to Manly Poetry Man's favorite quote in regards to Poetry: "Words come at you everyday; Poems are just a little more organized in what they have to say!"
Not bad for a simple "Manly" Poem...even if I do say so myself..Ha!)
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I remember when real men didn't eat quich either... LOL!
That old timey phrase was my inspiration for this poem...C'mon all the Real Men out there...Reading Poetry doesn't make you a WUSS! Thanks for the comments Nobody and Disturbia.
I love poetry. But, I like watching sports, hunting, fishing and drinking beer (non-alcoholic of course)... does that make me a real man? Probably as much as cooking, working out and wearing sexy lingerie makes me a real woman. Of course I don't know what any of this has to do with you poem. I just felt like rambling. Take care.
Disturbia: Real Men are...where you find 'em! And now...Since Manly Poetry Man is willing to go on record and say "Man up...little ones, Reading Poetry does not mean that you are *___________."(*Editorialized for the sake of all readers!) Real Men can now be found reading Poetry from this point on...the curse has been lifted. All Men are still Men...Even if they happen to like Poetry. Especially...Poem's written in a Manly Way! Comments from you Disturbia...are always entertaining...
Well done and highly entertaining. I will definitely read more.
Well rmcrayne...Thank you for visitin' my humble "Manly" poem of all "Manly" poems...Glad you found it entertaining.
Thanks for commenting...and please do...read more of 'em!
LOL, simply adorable in a manly kind of a way :) Some men might not like poetry, but women will appreciate your ability to express yourself. Keep up the good work!
Money Glitch: Why thank you...that's a great comment to make in reference to "manly" poetry. It has to start somewhere...bringing poetry to all the men in the world...that is! And I'm just "manly" enough...and a little bit "kooky" enough to dare to try! Glad to hear that the women folk will enjoy my poetry expressions...always great to know...and an added bonus to my work! Thank you for readin' this one about "Real Men Don't Read Poems"...one of my personal favorites...for some reason? Humble Regards, MPM.
Since some of the greatest poets of all times were men, the only logical conclusion is that they write poetry rather than reading it
Petra Vlah: Good Point...maybe that would make a good sequel poem to this one..."Real Men Write Poems". Since many great and famous poets were men...I don't see why Poetry can be viewed as such a "lite-romantic-passages" form of writing...but then that's just me. Anyways...this is one man that enjoys reading and writing poetry of all kinds...but especially the "Manly" kind! Thank you for your comment on this one...and for reading "Real Men Don't Read Poems"! Sincerely, MPM
Thank god real men write poetry, this was just great!
Isabelle22: No need to fear...Manly Poetry Man is here...(Ha!) And...Not Afraid to Write Poetry! Thanks for stoppin' by and readin' this poem on how "Real Men Don't Read Poems". Appreciate the great comment, too.
Humblest "Manly Poetry" Regards, MPM
No, men are the best poets, I think so, One man commented in my poetry -poem hubs, he cried when he read it hehe, Indeed he became a REAL man for me. A real man is in touch with his emotions and is not scared to show it, Like manly, Maita
prettydarkhorse:" Hey, PDH! You ladies have a way with words in poems that brings out your true "nice" nature...whereas...us men...like to get straight to the point...even if in a media such as poetry...ha! You are a great poetess...BTW...and you know how to "bring-it" in poetry style! As far as REAL men being in touch with their emotions...Well, Poetry is a chance to for a man to be REAL with the world around him...and to not be afraid to show it...So...Yeah...your right, PDH...REAL men are in touch with their emotions...REAL Men can "bring -it" with the Poetry...Ha! Thanks for your great comment, Maita...Best of Fortune to ya' in your poetry...BTW...Sincerely, MPM
I like writing poetry because it's cathartic. I also love how poetry describes different moods and traits (grace, anger, jealousy, etc.) by using certain words, and styles as well as imagery, even if the images are not associated with the object of the poem (e.g., See "In the Garden" by Emily Dickinson.
http://www.online-literature.com/dickinson/poems-s Note the imagery in the last six lines.)
SamAntone: One should never feel restrained to express moods and traits...and to portray imagery...in certain and particular words to achieve your own style of poetry...that is what my "Manly" Poetry style of poetry is all about. I have read the great classic poems...they are all great! Now...it is time to move on! "Bring-it" with your style of poetry and blow the other ones out of the water. Not that they are bad...but because they are old style. They are the ones that we are supposed to read and like. "No"...I say...a thousand times "No"...where is it written that these classic old poems were the means to end...Nowhere!
"Bring-it" with your style of poetry, my friend...and commence the start of a whirlwind! And that's how I feel about that...(In case you were wondering by the tone of this particular Poem...!) Later, Sam Antone...Wish you well on your writings and thanks for commenting here and for reading this one on "Real Men Don't Read Poems". Humble Regards, MPM
In much of Africa the hausa word for poetry is "waka."
Nothin' sissy about that is there now?
I can write a poem with one hand and fight a swarm of bees with the other. In earlier times poets were considered men of distinction and often lead bold and adventurous lives.
More recently, men like Charles Bukowski casually wrote poems in between his drinking, brawling and gambling. His poems were anything but pretty little works of inane beauty. He looked - and acted - nothing like the romanticized concept of a poet.
Tell it Brother Manly Man, tell it!
Waka Power!
(Don't hold me to that bee thing though, okay?)
rust: "Waka Power"...right back to ya'...Great stuff! That ol' Charles Bukowski...sounds alot like the ol' Aussie "Banjo" Paterson...from whom we get the "Man from Snowy River"...and other famous Australian works by him.(see earnesthub for more details) See....you're already helping me get this flowery and fluffy poetry thinking and notions that folks have...blown clear out'ta the water, my friend. Now about that writing a poem in one hand...and fighting off a swarm of bees in the other...you really didn't think I'd let ya' walk away from that-that easy did'cha? Ok...me...with the writing of poems without blinking vs. you with the writing and fighting off bees...at the same time. How's that for a friendly lil' "Manly" poetry challenge? Real Men Do Write Poems...Let's show them how we do things in Texas! MPM
wow I really loved the way you flowed with this poem brother very good stuff! keep it up
CBM1987: Appreciate that comment. This one was for fun and sits around waiting to kick in a little horsepower to all that I believe "Manly" Poetry can be! Best regards to you, signed, MPM
This was super cute and direct. I absolutely love your style great work here Sir!! Thanks for sharing this piece of art.
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bellawriter23: Thank you for your nice comment. Like how you stated a "piece of art" Poems...I believe...when put into a portrait of words to describe images, or a topic, or used to describe a moment of thought and ideas...can certainly be considered "Art"...for sure! And...can be done in a "Manly" way...ha! Appreciate your stopping in for a read and leaving your great comment! Humble regards, signed, MPM
no body Level 5 Commenter 2 years ago
I rhyme words too and I not a wussy. Great hub from one guy to another. I don't think I qualify as a poet though, just a storyteller that can rhyme from time to time. HAHAHA