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A ghost in the mirror
(A poem inspired by Lewis Capaldi song titles) In the silence of the night,I feel Bruises deep inside.Lost in the weight of Someone You Loved,I can't seem to find where I once belonged. The days feel like Hold Me While You Wait,But my heart keeps breaking, it's hard to relate.Each step forward, I feel Fade,A ghost in the mirror, memories replayed. Before You Go, did you see the pain?The storms within me, the constant rain.Grace feels distant,...
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...