[Genesis]

After A While

After a while you learn the 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 learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises,
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your hand open, with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child,
And you learn to build all your roads on today
because tomorrows ground is 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 own
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.

by Veronica Shoffstall