~Ode To Men~

By Mistress Shadow

Blessed are the men you can touch,
but cannot call your own;
they are the ones whom will paint a smile on your face
but will never be close enough to hurt you.

Blessed are the ones who can stick fingers to their lips to create absurd catcalls;
they are the ones who reassure every woman
that her effort for beauty has not been in vain.

Blessed are those who chase women with words unconditionally,
despite rejection;
they are the ones who gain nothing, give what seems like nothing,
but truly rebuild self-esteems.

Blessed are pretty boys at odd corner
for they are the ones who allow women to dream and to hope.

Blessed are the ones who grow from failed attempts;
they are the few who do not end up alone.

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Published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "~Ode To Men~"

A former member wrote: haha, nice little insight into actions versus perceptions - thank you for the read :)
A former member wrote: Your depth is compelling, thank you. (said the donkey to the carrot)
A former member wrote: Thought provoking piece with a touch of humor. I like it.
A former member wrote: Great! At least MOST men can have a positive function. Besides sex, that is.
A former member wrote: blessed be those who can find something valuable, even optimistic, in the seemingly base or somewhat commonplace, and can convey such sentiments with class and grace... thanks!
On Wednesday, April 25, 2007, Alanarchy (1168) wrote:

here here!
On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, Cattarax (211) wrote:

Cant live with them .. cnat shoot them .. lol .. what would life be with out men
On Wednesday, April 19, 2006, Equinox Asylum (140) wrote:

Stunning. This is a fav. The insight in this is genius. ;}
On Friday, November 4, 2005, The Crimson Queen (917) wrote:

*claps* I really love this, its so true!
On Saturday, June 11, 2005, peril_notion (87) wrote:

I love it... truth at it's rawest sincerity. ~Heather
A former member wrote: Wow, very original. I'm speechless. Well done. =-MO-=
On Tuesday, August 10, 2004, manywalks (747) wrote:

I'll give that an 'amen'. ~ wen
A former member wrote: i feel like on of those men? in a odd way...
On Wednesday, July 14, 2004, Lord Kalgalath (182) wrote:

Excellent write... well thought and written
On Wednesday, July 14, 2004, Mademoiselle_Minx (108) wrote:

woah...that was brillient.A different slant on many types of men, in a positive light.I likey very much :)
A former member wrote: aww lovely...very nice
A former member wrote: a thought provoking peice here mistress shadow, welld one.