Craving Wisdom (with "my boys")

There it is.
The question.
The question you don't know how to answer,
though you know the answer.
If you tell him,
will he run?
Inadequacy equals brutality.
If you side-step,
have you failed?
Have you disappointed those who need your
strength,
solidity,
certainty?
And no matter your answer,
its effects
you will question.