I For One by Franz Wright
I for one never asked
for my youth back; when I was young
I was always afraid.
Like somebody in a war
with no allegiance
I was terrified
of everyone.
But now
now I am amazed
and grateful every day.
I don’t know how that happened.
I am so glad
there is no fear,
and finally I can
ask no second life.
The Voracious Bibliophile 