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aChildwithin
aChildwithin
and learning is oh so wonderful....
Posted on Dec 29, 2009
samiam8885
Julie
You Learn
Veronica A. Shoffstall
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
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 an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways 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 you learn...
Posted on Dec 13, 2009
byethebay
byethebay
You Learn
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
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 an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways 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 you learn
with every goodbye you learn
Veronica A. Shoffstall ｩ 1971
Posted on Jun 30, 2009
girlybat
girlybat squirrelybat
an all time favorite poem =)
Posted on Jul 26, 2009
readingisexy
Hannah
I am learning to decorate my own soul
Posted on Jul 25, 2009
lakedawn
Ann
This is a wonderful poem showing much wisdom. Thanks to my friend, byetheday.
Posted on Jul 20, 2009
jessbot101
jessbot101
From the page: "
You Learn
Veronica A. Shoffstall
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
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 an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways 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 you learn..."
Posted on Jul 8, 2009
audieo57
audrey
this is a beautiful, truthful poem, i wish every young woman could read it - its about growing up and finding your true self
Posted on Jul 5, 2009
Moonflower3260
Lola Moonflower
You Learn
Veronica A. Shoffstall
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
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 an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways 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 you learn...
A very special thank you to Veronica for allowing us to share this poem with you.
ｩ Copyright 1971, Reprinted with permission.
Posted on May 27, 2009
MizLollipop
MizLollipop
True wisdom is always learned by experience
Posted on May 18, 2009
baddkitty7
baddkitty7
it brought tears to my eyes. the words ring so true.
Posted on Dec 4, 2008
DawnAllynn
Dawn
One of my favorite poems. Strong.
Posted on Nov 12, 2008
valelaine
Valerie
"You Learn"
Veronica A. Shoffstall
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
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 an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways 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 you learn..."
Posted on Apr 11, 2007
3DJelly
3DJelly
More poetry.
Posted on Mar 8, 2007
xtbl
xtbl
isn't this by jorge luis borges?