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Indeed, All Men!



In the intricate tapestry of life, there's a refrain that often plays to the rhythm of my existence, a tune of silent frustration that deserves its moment in the spotlight. Picture, if you will, a canvas of expectations and norms that beckons me to conform, a canvas I must explore, paint, and set on fire with the colors of my own individuality.

In the realm of attire, I often find my kind confined to a sombre palette. My wardrobe , a monotonous symphony, repeating the same chords of conventional shirts and drab trousers. It's as if my sartorial choices have been limited to a muted palette, while the rest of the world dances in the vibrant hues of self-expression.

Emotions, too, are part of this artistic tapestry. Society has woven a cloak of stoicism around me, dictating that my innermost feelings must remain veiled. I am expected to walk through life's gallery with a mask of inscrutability, as though my emotional world is a masterpiece to be kept in the shadows.

And then there's the performance, the masquerade where I am both the actors and the audience. It's as if I am juggling expectations while wearing a mask of "manliness." I must dance to the tune of unwritten codes and conventions, ensuring that the performance remains stoic and the mask firmly in place. 

Perplexing it is that he often finds himself bashing each other for daring to break free from this suffocating script. He ridicules those who embrace their unique style or openly express their emotions. It's like he is policing his own kind, restricting their artistic expression. Why does he, I….we perpetuate this cycle of conformity, stifling individuality?

I try to rip through this canvas, this façade, and set free the vibrant brushstrokes of our own uniqueness. Life should be a masterpiece of self-expression, a canvas where I am free to splash the colors of my own creativity. I want to throw off the shackles of conformity, and dance to the rhythm of my own emotions, wear what makes my souls sing, and celebrate the joy of life unburdened by pretence.



In a world that yearns for authenticity, I am no different. I want to become the artists of my own narratives, to paint my own stories, and to break free from the chains of expectation. I want to seize the brush of self-expression and turn life into the masterpiece it was always meant to be, with every chance to express, to feel, and to dance to the music of my own existence. 

 In the grand mosaic of life, I beseech those in my midst to halt the ceaseless bashing of those who dare to waltz to a different rhythm. Instead of shadow-casting, let me raise a solitary glass to honour the courage it takes to shatter the mould. As an XY, I speak from the depths of my heart, laying bare my genuine woes, not to undermine or stifle the cries for change voiced by the XXs.

My aim is not discord, but rather a harmony of voices, where individual notes blend in a melodious unity that reverberates through the corridors of progress. It is through the convergence of our distinct voices that I intend to craft a more inclusive and vibrant future. An artistic canvas where every brushstroke accentuates the uniqueness of each soul, painting a magnificent portrait of a world that celebrates individuality and embraces the brilliance of our differences.

As an XY, I ask: Are you my own kind, ready to lend a hand, to walk beside me, and join in this symphony of change? Every thread I contribute, every note you add, weaves a brighter tomorrow, making our voices one of many in the symphony of life.




   
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   Author: Divya Darshana (divi229moc@gmail.com)
   Editor: Ananya Srivastava (ananyasrivastava402@gmail.com)

 

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