The Real Man

O my son

As you grow up

Don't just become

A doctor, engineer or

A policeman

Don't just reduce yourself

To the stature of machine 

And become a walking ATM.

Rather you become

A true human.

Don't ever flaunt the power

That rests in your hands

Rather, lend a helping hand

To the weak and needy

When the time demands.

Have a heart and soul

Full of love and compassion

Live a life full of

Zeal and passion.

I don't ask you to

Glorify women

And treat them, as if

They descend from heaven,

Rather treat them equal

Just like your fellowmen.

Have a heart which has

Room for everyone

Become a voice that speaks

For the fallen 

and downtrodden.

As you grow up

Have a spine 

And stand up for the causes

That you really care for

With all your conviction.

O dear son

Just don't grow up in a man

Rather you rise up 

To be a real man.