After a while

After a while you learn the subtle

difference between holding a hand and

chaining a soul,

And you learn that

love doesnt mean leaning and company

doesnt mean security,

And you begin to

learn that kisses arent contracts and

presents arent 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 tomorrows ground

is too uncertain for plans.

After a while

you learn that even sunshine burns

if you get too much.

So plant your garden and decorate your

own soul, instead of waiting for someone

to bring you flowers.

And you learn that you really are strong,

And you really do have worth.

With every Goodbye you learn