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After awhile, you learn the subtle difference. . .
between holding a hand an chaining a soul. . .
you learn that love doesn't mean leaning. . .
company doesn't mean security. . .
that kisses aren't contracts. . .
and presents aren't promises.

You begin to accept your defeats. . .
with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child. . .
you learn to build all your roads on today. . .
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans. . .
and the future has a way of falling down in midflight.

After awhile, you learn. . . .
that even sunshine burns if you get too much. . .
so you plant your own garden, an decorate your own soul. . .
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

You learn that you really can endure. . .
that you really are strong. . .
that you really do have worth. . .
you learn. . . an you learn. . .
with every goodbye. . . . .you learn.