After a while 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 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…

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