kirkngo

"After a While"
After a while you learn the
subtle difference between
holding a hand and
chaining a soul.

And you learn that love
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 high and your eyes open,
with the grace of an adult,
not the grief of a child,

And you learn to build 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 really are strong,
and you really do have worth.

And you learn and you learn...
with every good-bye..
you learn...

- Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (vol. 1)

# posted by kirk @ 6:37 PM