after awhile, you learn the subtle differences
Between holding a hand and chaining a soul.


And you learn that love doesnt mean leaning
And company doesn't always mean security,
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts,
And presents aren't promises.


And you begin to accept your defeats
With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build all roads on today,
Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain
For plans and the future have a way of falling down in mid-flight.

After awhile, you learn that even sunshine
Burns if you get too much

So you plant your own garden
And decorate your own soul
Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn that you really can endure,
you really are strong, you really do have worth..

And you learn, with every goodbye, you learn


...Veronifa A Shoffstall..