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Step into the ring,

and face life for what it is.

 

Become the man you need to be,

to achieve the things you dream.

 

You cannot wallow if filth,

you cannot stay depressed.

 

For if you do this,

you have already lost the battle.

 

Pick up your sword,

step back into battle.

 

For you shall not give up on your hopes,

your dreams.

 

One day you may find the one who fills the void in your chest,

one day you may find the one who treats you right.

 

Until that day,

you need to shape up.

 

Staying an immature brat is weak,

it is not the way you live.

 

You live to be strong,

you live to stay stiff.

 

You do not back away,

yet you do not make it worse.

 

For you need to shape up,

you need to realize this much.

 

For if you don't,

your dream of marriage someday will be gone.

 

And you will be alone,

and you will stay alone.

 

So shape up,

learn to do what is right.

 

Clear your mind,

start over new.

 

For you want to be good,

you want to be strong.

 

For yourself,

and for others too.