After a 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 mean security.
You begin to learn that kisses are not contracts and presents are not promises.
You begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open,
With the grace of an adult and not the grief of a child.
You learn to build all your roads on today,
Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans.
After a while you learn that even sunshine hurts if you get to much.
So, plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you'll learn that you really can endure.
That you really are strong.
You really do have worth.
*** I found this on a scrap of paper as I packed up things for moving. Interesting how things find us at the right time. The time for me being a search for a balance between doing everything for others and being selfish. Trying to find that balance. To find my worth and believe in it.
