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Society's Dictate
Man by nature is a hunter,
A conqueror,
And master of all he surveys.
Like the lion of the jungle,
A royal king,
A born leader in all his ways.

Society in all its wisdom
Decries him so,
No weakness, nor tears allowed
He must be strong, and courageous
Until the end,
Only in strength can he be proud.

We dictate he must be those things,
And mold him so,
Then we watch him die under stress.
We complain that he isn't gentle,
It's a wonder
After he's placed in such duress

Man has a heart full of kindness
Like anyone
A sweet softness down in his soul
Societies' dictates changed him
Not for the best
The dictate has taken its toll
©1987 Candalee Swayze

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