Masculine Bliss

By Jay Cradeur

2002

Sitting in a circle, the presence of Shiva, a bright light shone through

Energy exponentially exploding throughout, an awakening

No longer sloppy spirits, now forces of penetrating presence

The room, our universe had transformed like a light switch

 

Where we were afraid, self-focused and cautious

Now surrendered, emboldened and deliciously satisfied

We learned to be with each other that day, that moment

Men being with men, our hearts all feeling the masculine embrace

 

Our bodies trembling at times, living and breathing each other’s pain

Wanting to scream in agony, yet holding steadfast for love of each other

We are raised to think a woman is the answer to our life’s purpose

A kiss, a hug, a commitment, a shuddering body to adore

 

Just what is a woman for in a man’s life?

Here is a question for another day, another year, another lifetime.

I think God, the Goddess, or whoever created this magnificent palace,

Must laugh with delight at the predicament of men and women

 

Together, Men, living the lesson of ruthless, compassionate honesty

From each man’s heart to your own, there is a deep and eternal bond

Sitting together, the energy crisp, the eyes sparkling, the bodies responding,

So open, so exposed, so much integrity while sitting bolt upright

 

Masculine bliss, when I heard the term I knew we were home

Like hitchhiking for weeks and finally sleeping in your own warm bed

The depth of the room, a moment of pure, unconfused satisfaction

Like hearing God whisper to you, or just knowing that you know

 

These are the moments that make a life sparkle with electricity

Being together as men produced such an unexpected moment

Sharing masculine bliss, the breath of a worthy mission!

Teaching men the truth about their essential condition