i do not know
what lies awaiting
around that corner
over that hill
on the other side of that bridge;

i do not know
who is beyond those corners, hills, bridges
waiting for me;

but

after a youth of not knowing
even if i thought i knew
therefore fearing the unknown
often resulted in anger and hate
until i grew older
learning fearing the unknown
the folks i do not know
is folly;

so

i do not fear what is and who are
out there
around the corner
over the hill
on the other side of the bridge;

i am only sad for those who fear the unknown
leading to anger, hate
while i venture forth
out there around the corner
over the hill
on the other side of the bridge
with the joy of discovery
of what is out there
around the corner
on the other side of the bridge.