One Life

One Life  
(On the movie by the same title)

On my heart, drifting into sleep,
first thought when I awaken— 
Nicholas Winton
669 children, all their progeny
here because he acted
on his care

One. It only takes
one to save a life’s face

Bearing memory,
those he didn't save— 
To survive that
the heart must tear wide
unbearable birthing
but oh the gift
opening