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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 mean security.

And you 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 an adult, 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 ask 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
That you really do have worth.

And you learn…

And you learn…

With every goodbye, you learn.