after a while
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 a 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.
That you are really strong.
And you really do have worth.
And you learn and you learn
with every good bye you learn.
The Idler
‘It’s about being free to live the lives we want to lead. Idling is not about not working. It’s about not blaming the government or your boss. If you don’t like your life, then change it.’
Libertas per cultum
we have to do it, it’s the right thing to do
and nothing bad happens when you do the right thing.
-The Ides Of March
And when the sky is falling,
don’t look outside the window.
Step back and hear I’m calling.
Give up, don’t take the fast road.
It’s just your doubt that binds you.
Just drop those thoughts behind you now.
Don’t run away,
Stop feeling fine.
It’s better than your worst, your worst day.
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we’d see the day when nobody died
If Everyone Cared - Nickelback
