Manhood

“Manhood”

Manhood isn't poured from a bottle.

Manhood isn’t sprayed from a can.

Manhood comes from being covered

          by the blood of the Son of Man.

Manhood isn’t convenient.

Manhood isn’t a joke.

Manhood is man always wearing

          the Son of Man’s right-fitting yoke.

Manhood isn’t having a wife for ruling.

Manhood isn’t showin’ who’s boss.

Manhood is man loving like Jesus,

          Who made manhood’s standard the Cross.

                   © Bart W. Newton, 1/24/2014