Masculine
Poetry as Prayer
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
For the glimmering hope I can see
Masculine
Aren’t you sick with sadness,
Overcome with the grief that makes you grateful, that brings you to your knees
When you wake up and see your partner,
Your daughter,
Your son
Aren’t you moved by the majesty which was birthed from Cosmos
Emanating from Earth
Encapsulated into the rising and falling of their chests as they breathe,
Sleeping peacefully beside you because they know you are guarding their dreams
Do you decompose when you allow the reality of this world to be conscious,
When you behold and cherish what so many violate
Each and every moment
Of each and every day
Are you stunned with shocking bewilderment that anyone could ever harm something as sacred as your lover, your children
Do you wake up screaming for a better world where your family can be safe
Do you crawl into the warm breast of your mate and pray
Do you speak into her womb through the heat of your rested palm, and let your mourning witness echo through her tissues, through generations of memories until the first woman in her lineage feels held
I believe there are more of you then there are of them
I believe you were raised by the Goddesses you have worshipped lifetime after lifetime, imprinted with the truth of goodness, of kindness into your very soul
I believe one day you will all rise as one force of nature and take care of our communities, of our future, of our now
I believe you are forging your islands into mountain ranges, healing the bond of brotherhood by alchemizing your blood
Carved into stones which have stood long before you became lost, retrieving your birthright of stewarding matriarchy through Unity
Vowing your oath of collective protection
— To contain
— To unleash
— To wield
Your swords once again in the name of your Queens
I know you are real
And this is a gift I have died to receive
I know all that comes to light is our destined resurrection
I know we are turning the tides, Reclaiming what is truly masculine
Once again
I believe




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