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Would the World be a Better Place Without Pain?
I live life for myself,
But I also live for those who did not get to.
For those who have gone through the same struggles but didn’t see the silver lining,
For those who couldn’t find the beauty in living, even in the hideous pain and hurt,
And for those who lost their lives from things out of their own control.
We had a debate in my English class once–I think about it from time to time,
The prompt: “Would the world be a better place without pain?”;
I was the only one who sided with “Yes”.
I thought that if pain could be erased the world would be happier,
A place where people would actually want to live.
I understand now that without pain, there would be no reason for joy,
That good moments wouldn’t feel as rewarding.
Pain and hurt are not so much just a part of human life–as they are part of the universe,
Central to life and being as a whole.
But so is joy, contentment, and pleasure,
You couldn’t have one without the other.
Copyright ©
Lily Ravelo
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