From the very beginning his path is well laid out
His instruction begins, he need be devout
To exhibit little emotion, and to keep all well hid
And to carry on with that which his sire has bid
Suppressing all sensations he learns to be stone
He sheds not a tear lest he is alone
Still feeling passion, but not showing much
Not getting close, and avoiding a kind touch
Wearing his mask he remains quite elusive
He harbours a conception that he is exclusive
Trained to fight feeling, learning little of love
Experiencing nothing within, no thoughts from above
Daily he strengthens and nurtures his will
Hardens his heart and grows harsher still
He progresses through life becoming all the more petty
At last our proud young warrior is ready
His mind is set he's grown exceedingly strong
But as time shifts, something feels wrong
Trained to ignore it, he has begun his demise
He is becoming aware that his training is lies
Realizing that he must reverse what was taught
He'll commence a new life where emotion is sought
Letting open his heart to permit awareness inside
Beginning to realize, he has little to hide
Now he will see that it is only the gallant
Who show what they feel for they are the valiant
And perhaps some day he will discern that it's true
That emotions are noble, and men are human too

Douglas A. Walker

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