Originally posted on Apr. 22, 2010
After a while you learn the difference, subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
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 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...
that you are really strong,
And you really do have worth.
Author: Veronica Shoffstall
From Voyageur Outward Bound School Readings Book
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