For years, I've led a double life.
In the day, I do my job - I ride the bus,
roll up my sleeves with the hoi polloi
But at night,
I live a life of exhilaration,
of missed heartbeats and adrenalin.
And,
If the truth be known,
a life of dubious virtue
I want you to know - I've engaged in violence,
even indulged in it.
I've assaulted adversaries,
and not merely in self-defense.
I've exhibited disregard for life,
limb and property,
and savored every moment.
You may not think it,
to look of me,
but I have commanded armies,
and conquered worlds.
And though in achieving these things I've set morality aside,
I have no regrets.
For though I've led a double life,
at least I can say - I've lived.