......After a While.....

After a while you learn the subtle differences between holding a hand and
                        chaining a soul

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't
                        always 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
    ahead 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 and futures have a way of falling down in mid
                        flight.

After a while you learn that even sunshine burn 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 after a while you learn that you really can endure,that you are
                        really strong,and you really do have worth.

                        And you learn
  
                        And you learn

                     With every goodbye

                          You learn.

@Sandy..............