After a While

[maristu]

For all my on-line friends... For some reason, this poem always helped me when I was down. It doesn't necessarily make me happy, but... I don't know, it just helps.

After a While
by Veronica A. Shoffstall

After a while, 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 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 for plans 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 soul instead of waiting
For someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong
And you really do have worth.
And you learn and learn...
with every goodbye you learn.

Comments

[tresca.livejournal.com]

What a lovely poem. Thanks so much for sharing it :)

[maricats.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, hon! If it made you feel better, my job is done :)

*hugs*