As a man, I should reflect masculinity, right?

I am meant to protect and to provide.

I’m told that I am above the neck, I carry the mind,

And I should send all my emotions into exile.

“A man should do 1,2,3 – Be a man! Don’t be weak!”

A little bit of vulnerability questions my sexuality!

I can’t even risk being seen dropping a tear –

As if owning this gender means not being a human.

I am simply being programmed in society’s codes!

To never love too much, to never text with Emos.

I’m designed to spare a rod with no remorse shown,

I mean, if I’m bottling, then I’m bound to be cold.

Even in history books,

Men were hunters, women – cooks!

That means I’m genetically engineered

To go out, come back and put food on the table,

And all a woman should do is make it consumable.

Yes, today we only win when we’re financially strong.

But muscle composition still gets ladies lured.

It’s also a bit attractive when we show dominance!

I mean, would you rather marry a “Yes, ma’am”?

I asked women in my circle about “An Ideal Man.”

I swear, a robot is what most of them prefer.

“A man who opens a door for me, and closes it.”

“A man who drives me both in bed and on road trips.”

And none of them said anything about the man’s wellness.

But who cares? I mean, a happy wife is a happy husband.

However, I’m challenging this construct – both of us will matter!

I dare to be Your Man, not An Ideal Man who is just matter!