I wish I could stop their pain.
What do they truly gain,
When they're being put in all this pain?
You don't think I know what it's like?
LOOK AT ME!!
I used to go through it everyday.
There wasn't much I could say,
but hey, you know what?
I grew up,
I stood up,
I made them shut up.
I became the alpha-male,
I was the hammer to the nail.
I made them wail.
The cries still haunt me though.
I became a monster, a foe.
I looked into the mirror and yelled "No!"
Who was I?
A monster who wanted to die,
Or just a guy?
A guy who wants a new start.
A guy with a passionate heart.
A guy who will be a dart.
I chose to defend, not destroy.
No longer would I be a boy.
I turned into a man who bring joy.
A light in dark times,
My flame constantly shinesMy love an compassion is my true weapon.

Take my words into consideration.
I am just a man.
A man who sees the world differently.
If you know me today,
you know I don't plan things.
I do them on a whim.
I'm a jokester, a funny man, a goofball,
but most importantly,
I'm just a happy guy.
I don't have a reason to be sad.
Sure people attack that happiness,
But I just smile back.
My greatest gift IS my greatest weapon.
Thus, that's how I get my name.
Dan "The Man" Peters.
It's not a name I chose.
It's a name I earned
There was a time I had to revoke it from myself,
But after finding myself,
I was reborn.
But it's just a title.
I don't let it be my definition.
What I do defines me!
I'm not perfect.
Don't freak out when I mess up.

Like before I'm just a man.
A man who barely has a plan.
There is more to me than meets the eye.
So I must say with a sigh,
Peace. Love. Equality.
Only with those, can we achieve unity.
The world might be dark.
There might be dangerous sharks,
but you know what?
I'll be there to kick ****.
Until I can't breath, I won't give up.
I will not shut up.
I will fight.
I will stand.
I will remain a light.
With my right hand,
I vow to protect.

******!
I can't get this together.
Everything is falling apart.
Life is losing its meaning and I can't fix it.
******!
Time is truly against me and I can't change it.
I'm losing it. I'm losing it.
........ I can't get it.
I lost. I'm utterly defeated.
I'm done. I'm through. This world is just going to spit me up.
I already know it.
I'm alone on this.
I might as well leave everyone.

Whoa there sparky.
Time to calm yourself.
Firstly, breathe.
You can do this.
You have everything and I mean EVERYTHING you need.
All the resources and equipment are sitting in front of you.
Your life, is just at a fork in the road.
Like Robert Frost, "Take the road less traveled by. It'll make all the difference."
Secondly, grab a Coke from the fridge, eat an apple, watch a movie.
You've been through worse remember?
The world is trying to break you.
It's done it before, but never again.
You made a promise to yourself remember?
You were going to seize all opportunities and stop half-assing everything.
THIS IS ONE OF THOSE OPPORTUNITIES!
Do not back down! Not on this.
Grab the world by its ear and yank until it submits.
You! Got! This!
Thirdly and most importantly,
Be patient.
All of these things that you do have a way of working out.
You've noticed it. I know you have.
Be patient with yourself.
You are your own worst enemy.
And you know who's stronger.
It's time to do this.
Get up, breathe, get creative.
Time is nothing now.
It will come to your side when you're winning.
Hey bro........ it's time.

Hell.... Hello?
Is anyone there?
Is anyone here?
This.... can't be good.
What was that?
Is somebody there?
Show yourself.
I'm all alone.
God are you there?
Please.
Answer me.
This can't be real.
This has to be a dream.
Please wake up.
Wake up.
Wake Up!
WAKE UP!!!!

Show women respect.
Everyday I see women broken down.
Broken down by the man they're with.
That's not a man.
A man is caring and considerate.
A man comforts.
I am there to show that there are men who fight.
Who fight for women.
Who show respect to women.
I am a man who shows respect.
We are everywhere.
We are a big lot.
So ladies,
Whenever you are feeling down,
One of us will be there to lift you up.
You will not know who,
But one of us will be there.
Coming from a gentle giant,
You can trust us.

I will not strike.
I will not fight.
I will love.
I will show compassion.
Just because I'm big automatically makes me bad?
Are you kidding me?

No I won't eat you.
No I won't sit on him.
Leave me alone!
I will not strike.
I am a pacifist,
but don't push my buttons.

I prefer relaxing than partying.
I prefer hanging out with trusted friends.
I prefer music and theatre over playing sports.
I prefer the hard way.

Just because I'm big, doesn't mean I'm bad.
I have a heart.
I have a soul.
I have a conscience.
Don't be so quick to judge.
You don't know my story.

Sit down and let me tell you.
Hi, my name's Dan.
I am a gentle giant.

There they go again.
Fighting to save our beliefs.
God, please stay with them.

Fighting for their lives.
Outnumbered by the evil.
Still they push forward.

They are a true light,
In the darkness that eats them.
They maintain the light.

The men and women.
Those who engage the front line.
My prayers are with you.

Sparks can start fires.
The smallest form of helping,
Makes the world better.

Don't sell yourself short.
You can make a difference kid.
Never give up hope.

This is where I come when I
can't talk about what I feel.
There's a sense of comfort when
I write here.
People reading what I write,
connecting it to themselves.
Then I see,
I'm not alone.
People hurt too.
People cry too.
This place is a home for people
who need to get away from the world.
Next time you feel sad, remember,
You're never alone.