I never Knew

I never Knew how bad it was;
I heard it did exist.
I was appalled at this crime
That robbed youth
Of their "special" time

I never knew how bad it hurt;
The bruises and scars aren't seen.
And why somewhere along life's way,
The brutality of abuse
Has made you pay.

I never knew what i could do;
That i could help somehow.
That all you needed was a friend;
Just someone to be your pal.

But now i know that i can help;
I can make a difference, too.
I'll stand with you; I'll shout with you,
And the rest can't say, "I never knew".