19/11/2025
A POEM FOR THE MEN, AND FOR MY DAD BY HANSON JNR
Today, the sun rises with a gentler glow,
Honouring the strength of men the world may never fully know.
Men who stand, men who strive, men who love in quiet ways,
Men who carry silent battles yet still show up every day.
To the brothers, fathers, sons, and friends,
Whose courage speaks in actions, whose kindness never ends.
To the ones who lead with heart, who fight to make life better,
Who rise after every storm, becoming wiser, stronger, gentler.
And to my dad—
A man of depth, of patience, of unshakable grace,
A hero without a cape, yet the bravest in every place.
Your words shaped my mind, your hands shaped my path,
Your love is the compass that guides me through life’s aftermath.
You taught me strength that doesn’t shout,
Wisdom that doesn’t boast,
Love that doesn’t falter,
And sacrifice that speaks the loudest without a single word.
Today, I honour you.
I honour all men who rise, who care, who protect,
Who love with loyalty and walk with respect.
Happy International Men’s Day
To every man standing tall,
And especially to you, Dad—
The greatest man of them all. 💙🌍✨
