Honour

As a man

I protect

I lift

I honour

I love

I do not hunt

I do not prey

My strength is a shield

and never a weapon

A fortress for those

who trust in me

I carry courage

quietly

showing it

not in dominance

but presence

Respect is my armour

integrity my compass

I see

the precious value

of my lovers heart

soul

and life

and guard it

as fiercely as

I guard my own