But I found it so hard to do,

I guess it's because I've always been taught

I have taken both hurt and pain

And at times it has left me with fears,

I've always managed to hold them back

In my life of hidden tears.

People often see my happiness

As I'm a happy go lucky guy,

If they only knew that deep inside

There were times I wanted to cry.

The everyday turmoil of life

I cope with no trouble at all,

But because of my hidden tears

No matter how hard I try,

I can't release the pressure

Many times I have often wondered

Is this the normal thing to do?

As I've often comforted others

Including my children too.

With no tear ducts in my eyes,

Or has he left me with no emotions

For the times I needed to cry.

But one day it's going to happen

When I'll forget about the fears,

Of being a man and crying