He lived in shadow, deep and still, A quiet man with a louder will. But when the time for love would near, He hid behind the mask of fear. Too small, he thought, not man enough , The voices harsh, the mirrors tough. Avoided light, the naked glance, Avoided touch, denied romance. He read the forums late at night, With hopeful shame and ghostly fright. Among the jokes and brutal flair, He found a guide, a truth laid bare. A pump, a path, a sacred tool, No tricks, no lies, no shameful fool. He took the risk, embraced the plan, A quiet, patient, growing man. Each session slow , each gain so slight, But still he pressed with steady might. And when he passed that line once feared, He looked again—and the man appeared. No longer tucked beneath regret, No longer filled with silent debt. His body changed, but so did soul— He felt, at last, completely whole. Now when he stands, he stands with pride, No longer needing things to hide. His joy is deep, his heart is wide, ...