One of my favorite poets just blessed me with a new piece that I had to share. For men (myself included), the real challenge with dating is rarely the approach … instead, it’s the execution once we win her heart. Do we truly know how to be “the man,” and be that anchor within a relationship? Well, that’s precisely the question being posed by the author.

Although this piece specifically speaks to what she desires in man, I believe the essence of her words is universal.

So read, digest, and give me a fly critical analysis of how this piece speaks to you. Deal?

Oh, and while you’re at it, make sure you show Corina some love on Twitter. We’ve got to support talent when we come across it.

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I need you to be grounded in spirit,
set in your beliefs
I need you to have faith in yourself,
and the power of what you can’t see
I need to be proud to follow you,
and trust where you will lead
I need you to take ownership of your manhood,
and be a man for me
I need you to stand for something
and to know
your purpose
is not just to get rich
I need your presence in my life
to be my wounded heart’s last stitch.