[Jesse]

SELF WORTH

After a while you learn a subtle difference between holding a hand and changing 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 grief of a child;

And you learn to build 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 to much;

So plant your own garden and decorate your soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers;

And learn that you really can endure,.. That you really are strong, and you really do have worth! - Shane Clark