After a While...





After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand

and chaining a soul,



And you learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises



And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't 

mean security



And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your

eyes open with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child



And you learn to build all of your roads on today, because

tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans



After a while, you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much,

so 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, and that you really are strong

and you really do have worth!