Sunday, March 05, 2006

boy child

oh yes, i am the privileged one.
i do exactly what i want.

but

pressure to perform is intense.

i must always lead, control, win.
i must never be a sissy, a girl.
i have to grow up to be
the aggressor, the protector.

why must i always be strong?
always accept the challenge?
always do well, always stand first?

for

there are times when i just can not.
can i not cry even when i really hurt ?