After a while you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul.
And you learnt 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 and with the grace of an adult,
not with the grief of a child.
And you learn to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for your plans.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns
if you get too much.
So … plant your garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you will learn that you really can endure -
that you really are strong.
And you really do have worth.
(Anon)
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