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