Pinsky's Alphabet

Robert Pinsky here recites his "ABC" which is an acronymic abecedarian. Am I right?

"ABC"

Any body can die, evidently. Few
Go happily, irradiating joy,

Knowledge, love. Most
Need oblivion, painkillers,
Quickest respite.

Sweet time unafflicted,
Various world:

X = your zenith.