If not for...

If not for the dark, we'd never see the light 
Without the blind, we'd never know sight 
If not for the wind, we'd never know the leaves blow 
Without the rain, we'd have nothing to sow 
If not for the lies, we'd never know truths 
Without the elder, we'd never know youth 
If not for the sun, we'd never see the moon 
Without water, we'd never see butterflies bloom  
If not for today, we'd never live for tomorrow 
Without our tears, we'd never feel sorrow      
If not for the cold, we'd never know the warmth 
Without the bees to make honey, we know not to let them swarm 
If not for the bad times, we'd never appreciate the good 
Without fire, we'd never know to burn wood 
If not for hate, we'd never know love 
Without the skies we'd have nothing above 
If not for harm, we'd never feel safe 
Without God, we'd never know faith 
If not for war, we'd never know peace 
Without the books, we'd never know to read 
If not for pain, we'd never know to feel 
If not for ...