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After a While … The Poem

February 5, 2017 by Barb 4 Comments

Recently I was reminded of this poem and thought I’d share it here again … I hope you don’t mind.

After a While

 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

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 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 A Shoffstall

 

 

 

Have a peace-filled Sunday my friends.
xo

Filed Under: THIS 'N THAT Tagged With: anemone, gratitude, poems, quotes

Comments

  1. Beverly says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:21 am

    New to me, and I love it…hidden gems in each line. Thank you Barb.

    Reply
    • Barb Brookbank says

      February 6, 2017 at 7:25 am

      Thank you Beverly … it’s one of my favourites.

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    February 8, 2017 at 11:08 am

    A beautiful poem Barb! I have never seen it before. I am going to share this with my daughters. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    February 16, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Such a gorgeous coloured flower!

    Reply

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