To really love a man

To understand him—you must first read his heart

For written there are many fears, doubts, insecurities

That he has walled up and fenced in and hidden

So the world will think him strong.

To really love a man

To delight him—you will have to be delighted

For his entire being is poured into the thought

That his fight for strength has won for him

Respect, attention, honor…and you.

To really love a man

To possess him—you must speak recurring vows

Dream your dreams, wish your wishes, speak your promises

In dark skies, and lands of broken promises, dreams deferred

Wishes un-granted, vows unspoken, often.

To really love a man

To caress him—you will need more than willing hands

Your voice, your soul, your mind, your lips,

Will all join with your hands to softly, tenderly

Remove his need to capture strength.

To really love a man

To love him really—you will have to be understood

To allow him to delight you, to possess you, to caress you

For only when he sees in you what you desire from him

Can you taste and breathe, forever his.