There are men who help us
build ourselves from the ground up,
who offer wisdom
not in harsh words,
but in quiet encouragement.
They show us that being a man
is not about earning respect
through fear,
but through kindness
and through the strength
of our actions.
They teach us that to be a man
is to walk with grace,
to stand with compassion,
to know when to lead
and when to listen.
They never make us feel small
for being who we are,
but help us become
the best version of ourselves
with no shame,
no guilt.
Through them, we learn that being a man
doesn't mean dominating the world,
but simply being true to who we are,
without harming others
and without hurting ourselves.