The Man

The Man
Stripped of all worldly wealth
Stripped of worldly functions
Of just being himself
For what is his value worth?

The Man
Stripped of lies
Stripped of false pretensions
Of just being truthful
For what is his truth worth?

The Man
Stripped of false friends
Stripped of using others
Of just being open
For what is his friendship worth?

The Man
Stripped of puppy love
Stripped of cocktail love
Of just feeling
For what is his love worth?

The man
Stripped of youth
Stripped of his dark hair
Of just being older
For what is his sexuality worth?

The Man
Stripped of playing with others
Stripped of ‘don’t give a shit’
Of just trusting
For what is his trust worth?

The Man
Stripped of trampling over others
Stripped of elbow tactics
Of just being fair
For what is his leadership worth?

The Man
Stripped of false pretences
Stripped of self righteousness
Of just being empathic
For what is his understanding worth?

The Man
Stripped of all “worths”
Stripped of all false values
Of just being ethical
A Nothing?