When young I was taught
What I need to be a man
About being tough
About being a leader
About being confident
About being a provider
A double edge with each lesson
Hidden in the shadows
Scars my soul to this day
When I was taught toughness
I also learned hard heartedness
When I was taught to lead
I also learned to ignore the pleas of the weak
When I was taught to be confident
I also learned to be arrogant
When I was taught to provide
I also learned the ends justify the means
What was a young child
Tender and innocent
Has become an adult
Double edged and dangerous
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