Learning Is Important

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

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company    doesn't mean

And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and  your eyes open,

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and     presents aren't promises,

with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child,
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much.

And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans.

So plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers, you really do have worth.

And you learn that you really can endure... that you really are strong, And