An Introspective heart

After a while you learn the subtle different
Between holding and chaining a soul
And you learn that love doesn't mean learning
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 accepts your defeats with your head up
And your eyes ahead with grace
Not the grief of a child
And you learn to build all your paths today
Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
And the best of horses have a way of feeling down the trail
After a while you learn that even sunshine
Burns if you get too much
You learn that you really can endure
That you are really strong
And you learn and you learn
With every good-bye you learn