After a while you learn the subtle difference
between holding a had and chaining a soul.
And you learn that love doesn't 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 beging to accept your defeats with your
head up and your eyes ahead, with the grace of a woman,
not the grief of a child.
And you 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 get too much.
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul,
instead of waiting for smeone 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 goodbye you learn.
Author Unknown
