So...I'm goin through my files today and cleaning things out and I ran across this. It has been a favorite of mine, not my write, but a favorite just the same, and I thought I would share...



Author: Veronica A. Shoffstall

After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul
And you learn 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 always promises and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and 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, that you really are strong and you really do have worth and you learn and you learn
with every good-bye.... you learn.

I needed that,thanks

Robin.... that is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us!

Love it!!

And with every goodbye ya know what ?

Ya do learn!!

This has always been a favorite of mine also, I lost it many years ago, when I was afraid to write this spoke for me....

"So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers"

Lovely post lil...ty

Great share {{{lilbit}}}