bradley

Trying to remember....

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.
You begin to accept your defeats
With your head up and eyes open
With the grace of a woman,
Not the grief of a child.
You begin 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 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.
You learn that you can endure,
That you really are strong,
& you really do have worth.
You learn and learn,
With every goodbye you learn.



Trying.