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 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 ask 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
