After a while you learn
the subtle difference
between holding a hand
and chaining a soul.
And you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't mean forever.
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 women and men,
not the grief of a child,
and learn to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground
is too uncertain for plans,
and futures have a way
of falling down in mid flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you ask 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,
that you really are strong,
and you really do have worth.
And you learn,
and you learn,
with every good-bye
you learn.... © Veronica A. Schoffstall
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