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Tuesday, November 19

Happy International Men's Day: The Bittersweet Journey of the Boy Child



The boy child is like a moving vehicle faster than a bugatti.
He learned to walk too fast.
Get over things like the future flash.
Nobody is teaching this boy positive masculinity, and he wears armor just to cover his insecurities.
You have been neglected for so long, and now to cry reminds you you're less of a man when crying is a part of growing too.
Someone tell this male that tears are welcome here.
The journey is only sweet when there is some ofe onugbu to accompany the fufu.
The bitter leaf is never complete without something to swallow, and the journey is bittersweet for the boy child to be a man when the man didn't finish learning how to first be a boy.
He's been walked out of the room when it comes to sexual abuse, and now the boy child can't say me too.
So he continues to walk too fast and chase the bag with the responsibility of the world on his shoulders.
This boy is a family man, striving for perfection that can only make a mad man run mad.
But someone tells him he's in control and that his presence commands attention.
An authority known for Kings because he's one
So please teach your sons and the ones unborn.
Teach boys carefully, patiently and, most importantly, lovingly.
 
By Ibquake

Happy International Men's Day.

Photo by Mathew Thomas
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54 comments

  1. I love this post.

    Kiss and nice week.

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  2. Melody, your post is interesting.
    I salute you!

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  3. Das Bild passt einfach perfekt dazu. LG Romy

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  4. Love should always be our guide.
    Without it there is no life...

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  5. Wise words Melody, I think exactly the same!
    XO
    S
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  6. "Ele usa uma armadura apenas para cobrir as suas inseguranças."

    Olá, querida amiga Melody!
    Um grande ensinamento você culmina em seu post.
    Devemos ensinar como mulheres mães aos meninos a serem Homens.
    Tenha dias abençoados!
    Beijinhos

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    1. I completely agree – mothers, play such an important role in guiding our boys to grow into strong, kind men. It's all about helping them understand their worth, inside and out.

      Wishing you a beautiful and blessed day as well!

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  7. Muy cierto debemos enseñar amor y respeto. Te mando un beso.

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  8. Beautiful tribute, beautiful text.

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  9. Dear Melody, due to important health issues, I stayed away from the blog sphera in the late months and reading thus post, had me worried until at the end I understood it was a tribute. Well, Happy International Day to all Men (I had not idea of this celebration) and thank you for this post because niw I know and I will have a "late celebration" for my husband. 😜
    To all men, may them be happy and free of fears and worries!

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    1. I completely understand – health comes first, and I'm glad you took the time to catch up on the blog post when you could. And yes, International Men's Day is a wonderful celebration that helps us all reflect on the strength and resilience of men everywhere.

      I’m so glad my post inspired you to celebrate your husband! Wishing you both a joyful and worry-free day as you share this special occasion. Cheers to all the wonderful men in our lives!

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  10. Interesting words there Melody.

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  11. Ooops, I guess I should be ashamed of myself - I completely forgot about this day! Recently, I've been so out of touch with reality... It's time to regain some control over my life ;)
    Thanks for reminding me about IMD, Melody! I appreciate it.
    Wishing you a nice weekend (it's around the corner!)

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    1. Oh no need to feel ashamed at all! Life can get busy, and sometimes it's easy to lose track of certain days. But I'm so glad my post was a little reminder!

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  12. I too completely forgot about International Men's Day, I'm afraid.
    Beautiful and very wise words, Melody! xxx

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    1. No worries at all – it's easy to forget about these special days! I'm so glad you found the words meaningful. Thank you for your kind comment! Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!

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  13. Happy International Male Day to all of my brothers across the globe. I love your words of kindness, gentleness, and love. Too often we expect men to carry the weight of the world with strength and with no show of emotion. I'm glad to see the tides are changing and we are becoming more accepting of men being able to let their guard down and show some vulnerability.

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    1. Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! I completely agree – it's so important for men to feel safe enough to show their vulnerability and not be weighed down by the expectation of always being strong. The world is definitely changing for the better, and it's heartwarming to see more acceptance of emotional openness.

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  14. Beautiful and very wise words!
    Honestly, I forgot about that day.

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  15. Good for thought and beautifully written!

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  16. Boa noite de quarta-feira. Obrigado pela visita e comentário.

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  17. Beautiful poem! Great job! 👏

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  18. The whole problem is that perfection cannot be achieved. You can only try... Have a good week 🤗

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  19. Happy international male day. Good article and blog. Warm greetings

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  20. Bom dia, Melody
    Linda homenagem, parabéns para todos os homens, que possamos sempre ensinar com amor paciência e dedicação, um forte abraço.

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  21. Bello il tuo post, ciao Melody grazie di essere passata da me!

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  22. These are truly beautiful and wise words. Your text is amazing. I join in the wishes. All the best to all good people! Warmest regards and thank you for the inspiration.

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  23. Anonymous11/21/2024

    Beautiful.
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  24. Wszystkiego najlepszego Panowie 😀 Bardzo dobry post Kochana Melody. Bez Panów byłoby zdecydowanie za nudno na tym świecie bo niektórzy są naprawdę niesamowici. Spokojnej nocy.

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  25. The last line says it all .... teach boys carefully, patiently and, most importantly, lovingly.

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  26. Wonderfully profound words to celebrate National Men's Day!

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