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Bloodstream
(A poem inspired by Ed Sheeran song titles) The A Team seems far from me,Living in the shadows, it’s hard to see.At the Castle on the Hill, I hide away,Photograph memories of a better day. I’m Thinking Out Loud, but no one can hear,The weight I carry, the hidden fear.In this Dive, I feel so low,But my Bloodstream is strong, won’t let it show. Shape of You—the man I am,But inside, I’m just a fragile lamb.I search for Perfect in a world so...
Embracing growth: Men coping with past failures and learning from them
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, successes, and failures. For men, societal expectations and personal aspirations can sometimes create an environment where failure is seen as a weakness. However, the ability to cope with past failures and learn from them...
A man’s silent cry
In the Lonely Days that stretch so wide,I hide behind the shadows, where feelings collide.I Started a Joke but no one could see,The pain inside, the man I can’t set free. How Deep Is Your Love? I ask the night,As thoughts of sorrow dim the light.But I keep dancing,...
When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert
By Luke Newman, Founder of For Men To Talk The new 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis opens simply: a father clearing up wrapping paper, a kind of mundane moment many of us recognise. Then he discovers a gift from his teenage son—a vinyl record. The song? The 90s...