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Poetic Souls / Re: I Hate Hmong Boys
« on: November 09, 2021, 10:57:24 AM »
A Cycle We Must Break
I just want to be strong for my family
Like so many Hmong boys before me
I learned from my father as my father learned from his
We lack the skill to communicate
As to open up is a sign of weakness
So no matter the weight
I alone chose to shoulder the burden
As I believe it was the role of Hmong men
My judgement clouded by my pride and ego
Too blind to see how I made you feel
I projected my frustrations at you
Said and done things I wish I can undo
Instead of tackling our problems at the source
I casted you aside when I most needed your support
I was a Hmong boy, now a man
This time I will treat you right
If you can love me again
Value you more than just my wife
But a friend, a companion
My equal, someone I can confide in
I just want to be strong for my family
Like so many Hmong boys before me
I learned from my father as my father learned from his
We lack the skill to communicate
As to open up is a sign of weakness
So no matter the weight
I alone chose to shoulder the burden
As I believe it was the role of Hmong men
My judgement clouded by my pride and ego
Too blind to see how I made you feel
I projected my frustrations at you
Said and done things I wish I can undo
Instead of tackling our problems at the source
I casted you aside when I most needed your support
I was a Hmong boy, now a man
This time I will treat you right
If you can love me again
Value you more than just my wife
But a friend, a companion
My equal, someone I can confide in