~YOU LEARN~
After awhile you learn the 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 own defeats,
With your head up and your eyes open,
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 to uncertain for plans,
And futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After awhile 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 really are strong,
And you really do have worth
And you learn and learn....
With every good-bye, you learn.
