the ramblings of miss b.

"after a while, you learn the subtle difference 
between holding a hand and changing 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 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 with every goodbye... you learn."

♥ veronica a. shoffstall