After A While

I came across this poem a couple of years ago in Speech class and it stuck on me like heavy duty glue ever since. No other form of writing has captivated me more than this and I looove the memories that came along with it.
That night, while I felt the sand on my feet and stargazed til my eyes (more like heart) ached, I played the lines in my head and realized that I too, can be as strong as her and have the courage to walk away from it all.
Hmm.. i wonder where all this drama is coming from. lol.
Read on.

AFTER A WHILE
Veronica A. Shoffstall

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 always 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 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
you really are strong
you really do have worth

and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn...

Bought online Bandeau Dress. Flower cocktail ring from Cocoon. Old Navy Chainlink thongs (Power Retail)

Clockwise from top: hotel hallway leading to the beach bar. Room angle from the bay window. Room angle from the door. Fab chandelier that i adore. Mom waiting for the lift. Beachfront at night.

Hotel's welcome necklace used as bracelet
Pearl earrings from mom and dad