Something to think about...

My mom gave this to me years ago... my T has it on her wall...

After a While
(You Learn)
© Veronica A. Shoffstall 1971

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 are not contracts,
and present's aren’t promises.

And you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead...

With the grace of a 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…

goofy, i had an 80 year old friend, who was dying with cancer, come and visit me in New Mexico. she brought me this. it's true and sad, to me....thanks, for posting it. pat

Hi Goofy,

A wise poem which tells us things we need to know. It's sad that this wisdom often comes to us individually after we have made all the mistakes!

I hadn't seen it before, but I agree with,and feel, every line.

Good thoughts, Myzen

thank you goofygirl

Absolutely beautiful

DE

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