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Advice to Young Males

Don't worry about being strong,
instead be honest.

Don't worry about being skinny;
hard flesh will come.

Don't worry about being good,
instead seek goodness.

You're the only one
with your body, your voice, your mind.

You are in all ways an exception.
So be kind. Be kind.

Politics and SocietySuzi PeelSeptember 20, 2016
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