There are men who teach us
how to walk through the world
without leaving scars on ourselves
or on others.
They show us
that strength does not need to shout,
that wisdom does not have to be loud
to be heard.
They never ask us to erase our history,
but help us build a future
where we can stand proud
without fearing the weight
of what we've overcome.
They don't expect us to be someone elseâ
they help us become who we are,
not with force,
but with quiet encouragement.
In their presence,
we feel the freedom
to be the men we choose to be,
without the need to prove anything
to anyone.
They offer their hands
without judgment,
offering us the room to breathe
and to grow
without fear of being broken
by the world that waits for us outside.