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Evil Persists

because we let it

By HufflecupPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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evil persists because some mistake it for good

a happy ending for a few

justifies struggle for the rest

if we keep up the illusion

ignorance will always be better than fear

when control feels like freedom

the consequences of change

would upset the balance

power would mean nothing

strength would come from a community

the desire for power would become intolerable

immorality becomes inexcusable

when we lead with compassion

we can unlearn anything

what if we don't need evil

to make the good shine brighter

success can be what we make it

the corrupt cannot play us for fools

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About the Creator

Hufflecup

I want nothing more than to dedicate my life to writing, so I figured I would start here to test the waters. I will be submitting stories to as many communities as possible.

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