after while you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul
you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning
and company doesn’t always mean security
you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
and presents aren’t promises
you begin to accept your defeats with your head up
and your eyes ahead
with the grace of a woman
not the guilt of a child
and you learn to build your road on today
because tomorrow ’s ground is too uncertain
after awhile you learn that even sunshine burns
if you ask for too much
so you 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 really do have worth
you learn
with each good-bye
you learn
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