Now I am a man
with hopes, dreams, and many plans.
I know I can achieve someday
the goals I set forth yesterday.
I am a man because I plan
I plan for life and for death.
I plan to do what a man should do
be strong, lead, listen, be true.
I am a man indeed I am
even if I'm in a jam.
I dare not duck and dodge you see
I have to take responsibility.
So long as I know I can
is proof enough I am a man.