Inspiration of the day

“ After awhile 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 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 open,



And 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 awhile 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 learn.. .



With every goodbye you learn.

 — Veronica Shoffstall