posted by gentle spirit at Monday, September 25, 2006
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Then Comes the Dawn...
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 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 too 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 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.
That you really do have worth.
And you learn and learn...
With every goodbye...
you learn.
© Veronica A. Shoffstall
