Comes the Dawn

After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul.
And you learn that love doesn't require leaning and company doesn't presume 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 held high and your eyes wide open, with the grace and strength of a man or woman, not the fragility of a child.
And you learn to build your roads on today because tomorrows ground is too uncertain, for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So you 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 indure; that you really are strong and you really do have worth.

And you learn and you learn....................with every hello and good-bye.... you learn.

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