What Would It Cost

What would it cost

To be innocent again and have no concept of cruelty?

To be unaware of how much darkness is hiding beyond the light?

To be free from the burden of misery that often comes with knowledge?

Even if this were possible, would it be worth pursuing?

It’s tempting to say “yes” when

Looking at those who’ve never suffered nor seen suffering in others,

Wondering if the knowledge of wrongdoing is what allows it to survive.

If nobody experienced harm or witnessed anyone harming another,

Would they even know how to do it?

Maybe this is the answer:

That those who have looked deeply into the visage of evil

Know best how to shut it out for good.

That those who have been hurt the most are in the best position to

Show others how to work through their pain.

That they can someday raise a generation that knows only love

And never has to suffer through the pains of the current reality.

How would the world look if this occurred?

One can only imagine, but that’s always where it starts.

Today’s dreamers create tomorrow’s reality,

Either by acting on their own ideas or by inspiring others to do so.

The future is ours to create, so let’s be sure to create a great one.