Songs for Men to Chant - Poetry
Poetry inspired by the writers and thinkers of the men's movement and my own personal journey, enjoy
All hail the shining ones
All hail the shining ones,
there's strength in our arms
as we've carried fear.
All hail the shining ones,
there's love in our eyes
as we've seen rejection.
All hail the shining ones,
there's hope in our hearts
as we've faced the shadows.
All hail the shining ones,
we are whole
as I'm one of us
All hail!
Sh
The Rain of Blessings
Just as
Brooks babble to streams
Streams murmur to rivers
Rivers flow to the sea
So the
Blessings of rain may fall
So should
Sons smile to fathers
Fathers bow to grandfathers
Grandfathers talk to elders
So the
Rain of blessings may fall
Sh
Like Hercules in his crib
I’ve heard their slithering
I’ve felt their tongues in the air.
Like Hercules in his crib
I face the two snakes sent to stop my growth.
Snakes that stop me in my tracks
Snakes that have wounded me with their poison,
Snakes I name anger and sadness,
Snakes that would kill.
If I’m a good boy will they go in peace?
If I stay small will they smile?
I foolishly seek ways to make amends
I unwisely wonder what crimes demand such retribution,
Is it time to fight or time to die?
Is it time to whimper or time to roar?
Like Hercules in his crib
Its time to face the two snakes sent to stop my growth
And shine!
Sh
Standing in the Shadows
Standing in the shadows
I’m called by the light.
Light dancing amongst the leaves.
Standing in the shadows
I’m seduced by the light
Light caressing my lover’s face
Standing in the shadows
I’m enchanted by the light
Light warming my son’s face.
Standing in the shadows
I’m entranced by the light
Light giving me hope.
Standing in the shadows
I’m challenged by the light
Light shining on my brothers’ faces.
Will I answer?
Sh