After a while

[sillifluous]

 AFTER A WHILE

After a while you learn
The subtle difference
Between holding a hand
And sharing a life.
And you learn that Love does not
mean possession
And company doesn't mean security ...

...And you 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 open
With the

Comments

[sillifluous]

:)

[alkyron]

bar the last, havent read those ....

may i recommend "A Soldier - His Prayer" as a poem ... ?

[philhellene]

Thank you for the poem.