it was good because
I could laugh off the small things
and smile when I was challenged
and grin at my enemies
and smirk at my loves

it was good because
I could be happy and not feel guilty
and enjoy myself without being sad
and dream of the future
and not need to fear it

it was good because
I could finally be alive
and only someone who’s lived
and then failed to live
can really appreciate
just how wonderful
that first day
of living
truly
was