Author's note: Well, people this is a song which came upon me, while I was dealing with some personal issues, and frankly I AM DONE WITH BEING AFRAID. So I chose to write it. Put on a rock melody to go with it as you read.

It is meant as a tribute to MALCOLM MERLYN and defiance. Read for yourselves and let me know what you think!

"I bet my life"

"I enter this casino, you judge me as a coward,

And you don't even know

I came here to bet my life!

I'm gonna scream it

Make you feel it

So I stand here, rolling my dice

And I know you must be wondering,

What are the aces up my sleeve?!

"I bet my life, but I'm ready for a fight!

World is full of scary creatures, though I have the greatest teachers, time to put my skills to work!

"Stigmatize me with a label, taunt me with my flaws, try to get an advantage!

Shut up, bet on the roulette, put a gun to my head and learn who is the winner!

Throw your chips on the table, tell me I'm unable, let's have a contest!"

"I bet my life, but I'm ready for a fight!

World is full of scary creatures, though I have the greatest teachers, time to put my skills to work!

"I do what I love, defy what you'd expect. My friends want me!

I'm needed!

Included!

I'm not afraid!

"I bet my life, but I'm ready for a fight!

World is full of scary creatures, though I have the greatest teachers, time to put my skills to work!

"Bring the judge and jury, take me to the stand!

Let the poker game begin, highest of stakes!

"Take out your Queen of Hearts,

I'll answer with an Ace of Spades!

"You don't understand the person I am

"So go,

"And judge

"Then release me

"Finally set this beast you created free!

"I bet my life, but I'm ready for a fight!

World is full of scary creatures, though I have the greatest teachers, time to put my skills to work!"

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Dedicated to Bloodsong, my best friend and other fellow Malcolm lovers. In it, I'm also referring to family and acquaintances. Also it is mostly about MALCOLM MERLYN from Arrow, my hero.

I was often afraid of falling to my lowest. I struggled, like an animal in a cage. And then there were them. People who raised me up and make me soar!

Enjoy and review, everyone!