When I was young, I saw cruelty.
I have seen cruelty in strange places.
I have seen cruelty in a boy’s heart.

I have seen a boy who harmed the small.
I have seen a boy harm an innocent creature.
I have seen a boy tear it apart for fun.
I have seen a boy who smiled from its pain.
I have seen terrible things in strange places.

When I was young, I vowed to not harm others.
When I was young, I vowed to be kind.