After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding hands and
chaining a soul,
By: Veronica A. Shoffestall
And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't 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 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 your roads on today because tomorrow's
ground
is to
uncertain for plans.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get to 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.......
That you really are strong,
And you really do have worth.