My Stars Say .....

Sorry, couldn't resist this one. Blame QW. She has it on her site. You know me, had to try it. Is it me? Ummmmm for me to know and you to find out !! haha.

After Awhile

After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul

And you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always 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 ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child

And you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's 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 endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth

and you learn

and you learn

with every goodbye, you learn...

Veronica A. Shoffstall