I Believe

After a while you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
And you learn that love doesnt mean leaning
and company doesnt mean security,
And you begin to learn that
kisses arent contracts and
presents arent 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 all your roads on today
because tomorrows ground is too uncertain for plans.

After a while you learn that even
sunshine burns if you get too much.
So plant your garden and decorate your own soul,
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really are strong,
And you really do have worth!