No personal messages in this piece--I was inspired to write it after hearing a comedian joke that most men want a 'dumb' woman, with low self-esteem, because they're such 'low maintenance'. Hmmm....I think he'll be single for a very long time, 'cause I don't know any women on this planet that fall into THAT category! Enjoy.
Listen to me
O men of great strength
You see my success
And often you think
That I will be tough
Yes hard to please
That I can’t be gentle
Laugh loudly or tease
But these things I do
In spite of success
I am just a person
Not a god or empress
I like to achieve
I've done well so far
Not always with money
But I've got my own car
And I do like my freedom
So don’t tie me down
But please don’t reject me
Just 'cause you might frown
When I challenge correctness
To get to true fact
I want your ideas
To turn out perfect
Don’t pass on my type
For those who will not
Tell you the truth
And splurge what you’ve got
I’m solid and steady
Good-looking and smart
And I’ve got what it takes
To capture your heart.
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Reviews of "Men of Good Character--Don't Pass Me By!"
Sounds like the comedian was doing a much needed balancing act. Men have been dumbed down by comedians and the media in general for the past few decades with barely an objection raised. Maybe it's a question of 'heh girls, join the club.'
This is right on and I'm glad you stipulated that it was a comedian that made such an outlandish statement for I would much rather have someone as you describe in this write than someone like the one he described.
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This was a splendid avowal of where you stand, and how you want to be seen by others. The rhyming scene was delightful.
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