OH MALE GENDER

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In a world of screens and endless play,

Neglecting the joys of a sunlit day,

A boychid lost in the digital haze,

Forgetting the simple, carefree ways


With eyes fixed on pixels, he rarely sees,   

The beauty of nature, the whispering trees, 

Gadgets and gizmos, his constant companion,      

Yet missing the wonders of life's true union


Manship fleeting, a precious delight, 

But his hours are stolen by screens in the night,  

Neglecting the laughter, the games in the park,    

Trading real-world adventures for a virtual spark.


Oh, male gender, don't let your youth slip away,  

Embrace the world outside, come what may, 

Rediscover the magic of climbing a tree,

And the joy of being truly wild and free.


For in the end, it's the memories we make,   

Not the pixels we chase, for goodness' sake,

So put down that device, step out and explore,

Childhood's treasures are worth so much more. 

 

By Jael Lumumba

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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