After a while, you learn the subtle difference between
holding a hand and changing a soul.
You begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
You begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
and presents aren’t promises.
And you start to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes open.
You learn to build all your roads
on today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain.
on today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain.
After a while, you learn that even
sunshine burns if you get too much.
sunshine burns if you get too much.
So plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
You learn that you really can endure,
that you really are strong,
that you really are strong,
and you really do have worth.
You learn that with every goodbye,
there’s a hello.
there’s a hello.
Take chances. Tell the truth.
Date someone totally wrong for you. Say no.
Spend all your cash.
Spend all your cash.
Fall in love. Be random.
Say I love you. Cry. Apologize.
Tell someone how much they mean to you.
Drink until the bottle’s empty.
Sing out loud.
Tell an idiot how you feel.
Let someone know what they’re missing.
Laugh until your stomach hurts.
Live Life.
~Veronica A. Shoffstall
breathing in the moments
today.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.
Beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteI love this poem. This would be one to frame.
Beautiful photographs and wonderful words Robin.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you!
Your flower and the still life are so very pretty. Love the processing you used with them. The coffee cup beside the stone/sculpture is just beautiful. I love the blue tomes to that shot. Genie
ReplyDeletethanks for this Robin. I needed it. happy day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific "guideline" for living a full and meaningful life--love this poem. Mickie :)
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