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 always mean security.
you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
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.
possibly maybe.
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
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.
possibly maybe.