After A While

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 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 open,

with the grace of an adult, not the grieve of a child.

And you learn to build all your roads

on today

because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans.

After a while, you learn that even sunshine burns

if you get too much,

So 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.

- Veronica A Shoffstall -

New
Today is a new moon
"So what?, you say
Well, if you've recently said that you haven't got anything new in a long time,
look up in the sky tonight.

Today is a new moon.
Enjoy!

extract from MountainWing

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