4.28.2006
To Renee
After a while
You learn the subtle difference between holding a hand
And chaining a soul.
That love doesn't mean leaning,
And company doesn't mean security.
And you learn that kisses aren't contracts,
And presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up,
With the grace of an adult,
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,
After a while you learn
That even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So plant your own garden,
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 loss you learn
You learn the subtle difference between holding a hand
And chaining a soul.
That love doesn't mean leaning,
And company doesn't mean security.
And you learn that kisses aren't contracts,
And presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up,
With the grace of an adult,
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,
After a while you learn
That even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So plant your own garden,
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 loss you learn
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KAL
Goodbye, my
friend.
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