Daniel Gwynn
Date: 8/11/13
Subject: "Who Am I?"

I'm an innocent man on PA.'s death row, engaged in a journey of self-discovery. I am a man who believes in God, striving to be better than I was. I'm a man ahead of my time for believing in a better world full of love, honor, respect & faith. It's a little naive, but I also believe in that all encompassing fairy tale love that's full of passion, romance, respect & happily-ever-after. Although I've been through the ringer many times, I still believe.

I'm a tarnished man, flawed, but uncorrupted by the venomous society trapped in the ignorance of racism, capitalism & selfishness. I'm not moved by race, class, greed or envy; although my flesh is very weak & I'm far removed from sainthood.

I'm an artist, a poet, a dreamer & constant student living a reformed life, striving to make a difference as best as I can. I live to feel the warmth of the sun wrapped around my body, the wind on my face, the grass beneath my feet & that all encompassing love in my heart. The world is so full of wonderous life & infinite possibilities.

I'm a man taking life's challenges head-on, and learning that there's no obstacle too big for me to overcome as long as I'm willing to do the work. I've learned to appreciate life (good or bad) as it is a gift from God. Each day is an opportunity to live, learn & grow in love. The world, the universe, is so full of wonder-- from the depths of the se to the farthest reaching of outer space.

I don't believe in violence because it's self-defeating. Violence only begets more violence, and no one wins. I believe that patience & forgiveness can get you much further in life.

I'm a man longing for family & friends. I wish to be a husband, father & friend. I pray that I don't have to continue to walk the rest of my journey alone.

Daniel Gwynn