I dare you to be

A man, smart and free

To be all that's good

In everything, you should

To face adversity, with

I dare you to pursue your dreams,
pushing the limits until
your heart bursts at the seams.

I dare you to get involved, genuinely

I dare you to find
A man of like mind
And talk of ways
To better our days
I double-dare you to find

I dare you to care
For folks

Daddy said someone took mommy away
And he cried with my brother and me
Hoping she would come home any day
And wanting things