Be The Adult. Be The Man.
Remember you’re the man
Not the cry baby
Read the room
Channel your best Doctor Doom
Show no emotions
Your family’s counting on you
To act like the head not the tail
To shoulder the role. Man the sail
Moms and kids are allowed to fall
To break apart at a moment’s call
Not you no pal not you
You need to stay stoic and mannequin-still
You’re the brick wall
The ultimate Helm’s Deep
Fortified against the worst
Hurricane or tsunami
No one wants to entertain
A crying shame
In full display on the floor
Pick yourself up man soldier on
Remember that you’re the adult
Bend to their needs never leave any doubt
That is the way don’t hesitate
Rise to the occasion every single day
You’re not allowed to break
You’re not allowed to fail
You’re the adult so act like one
You’re the husband so act like one
You’re the father so act like one
You’re not allowed your feel to demo
You’re supposed to be the hero
No letting up your will.
Move forward never back
Solve problems at drop of hat
Never falter. Keep a full cup.
Your family needs you to always Man Up!
Be The Adult
Be The Man
There’s no “I can’t”
Only “YES Sir and YES Ma’am!”
“Be a man, do the right thing!”
~ Russell Peters