Learning

After a while you learn
the difference
holding a hand or changing a soul
and you learn
love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't mean security
kisses aren't contracts
presents aren't promises
and you learn
with your head up and your eyes open
accepting your defeats
and you learn
to build your roads today
because tomorrow's too
uncertain ground
and futures have a way of falling down
mid-flight
and you learn
sunshine burns if you get too much
plant your garden
decorate your soul
instead of waiting for flowers
and you learn
and you learn
with ever good-bye, you learn....