TENDER LOVING CARE

Tender Loving Care
those words were never comprehended
it just seemed to him
perhaps the words just blended
an expression with no meaning
tender was out of his scope
loving .. not for him
he was a hateful bloke
he didn’t know what care meant
a word for people who were meek
Tender Loving Care
those who use it are weak
now he was never loved
for he hid behind a fantasy
that he was a manly man
one other men would surely see
for women he had no respect
he didn’t even love his mama
outrageous were his acts
he even tried to harm her
bitter were his words
extolling words of hate
it was especially women
he tried to berate
but in walked a true man
of justice and of pride
who called this little ass out
but from him he did hide
making up excuses
why they should not speak
because truth be said
he was the one that was weak
humanity was not his
he did not know what it meant
all the days of his life
in hate and regurgitation spent
the man of truth and justice
kicked his “ass” with his words
he held his ears
didn’t want the true man to be heard
speaking against women
and a racist mean and cruel
he hated intelligent women
for they are the ones who ruled
he wouldn’t speak to them
wouldn’t answer any questions they posed
when they spoke clearly
the subject was closed
but only to them…those women
so big and strong
he knew they were capable
of quelling his hateful song
thanks to the true man
who speaks of women well
and who fights against racism
against the troll who fell

  • Astoreth

    Astoreth

    Wow Sal….so much to absorb here. ...this is actually very heavy. I will have to read again, go away and then come back and comment on this one. xx

  • Sally Omar replied

    Thank you, Asoreth, I realize it is much to comprehend…xoxoxox

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    Thank you sally. I am deeply moved, and indeed honored, my friend.

  • Sally Omar replied

    Dearest Paul, I can’t thank you enough for being you…a proud wonderful man who stands
    up for justice and truth….I am honored to know you…Love & Hugs, Sally xoxoxoxoxox

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    While on the surface some men profess to love women, often they are threatened by a smart, independent woman. It is easy for women to see the signs, and those men think they are clever. It is quite sad really. Excellent poem Sally. Go SISTER!

  • Sally Omar replied

    Thanks so much Helen…and then there are true men like Paul who just forge ahead
    with deep humanity and care…and speak out against injustice!! xoxoxoxox

  • valzart

    valzart

    Crumbs! sweet Sal where does all this marvelous writing come from sweetheART ..will have to come back to re-absorb lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Sally Omar replied

    Thanks so much Val…oh it’s a long story!!!! xoxoxoxoxox

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Paul’s a real man. xoxo

  • Sally Omar replied

    Oh, yes, he certainly is…he is a man to be admired and loved for his truth and justice
    and words of wisdom!!!! xoxoxoxoxox

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr

    Beautiful and heartfelt, Thank God for men like Paul, your poem spoke so well of him!!

  • Sally Omar replied

    Thanks, Rhena…Paul is a true man with deep understanding of women and justice for all…
    he fights racism and all injustice….he is intelligent and I am thankful that our paths have crossed…I am proud to be his friend!!
    xoxoxoxoxoxo

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Brilliantly written Sally a great description of a male chauvanistic suffering megalomania at its highest form!
    “wouldn’t answer any questions they posed
    when they spoke clearly
    the subject was closed
    but only to them…those women
    so big and strong
    he knew they were capable
    of quelling his hateful song”
    Brilliantly described and executed great works! – David

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Thank you so much, David!!! And then there are those men who are just so wonderful
    and understand that women should be heard and listened to!!!! xoxoxoxox

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Wow Sally, this is so fantastic.

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Thank you so much, Sharon!!!! I wrote this for Paul who is a wonderful man and stands
    up for the rights of all…I am so proud to be his friend!!!

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