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Poem by Unknown Author

This particular poem was first introduced to me ten years ago by one of my very good friends. When I read it, I am reminded by the amount of strength and courage that is needed by each and every one of us in order to better ourselves and better our lives.

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,
And that you really do have worth.
And you learn....
And you learn....
With every failure you learn.

- Author Unknown