I Didn't Know

I didn't know.
When life was good and I felt strong...
I didn't know.
When pain cut like a knife into my heart...
I didn't know.
When joy overflowed and happiness reigned
I didn't know.

I didn't know that pain like this existed.
I didn't know that pain could destroy all joy.
I didn't know that strength was not enough.
I didn't know what it felt like to die over and over and over.
I didn't know and wish I still didn't.