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 are not promisesAnd you begin to accept your defeat 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 your roads on todaybecause tomorrow ground is too uncertain for plans.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 that you really do have worth,And you learn and you learn,with every good-bye -you learn.....
