©1971 Veronica A. Shoffstall
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
I'm learning...
After awhile you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. And you learn that love doesn't mean possession and company doesn't 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 an adult not the grief of a child. You learn to build your roads today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans, and that futures have ways of falling down in mid-flight. After awhile you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So 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, that you really are strong, you really do have worth; and you learn.
©1971 Veronica A. Shoffstall
©1971 Veronica A. Shoffstall
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that's beautiful!!
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ReplyDeleteSome of these things I am still learning....or learning again.
Thank you very much. I believe we are all in need of learning, or learning again...maybe eventually even teaching these things to others. Especially for survivors, we need to know, with our deepest knowing that beauty and resilience can flourish in our lives-if only we can be reminded from time to time.
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