Just You

 "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 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 open

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 really are strong,

And you really do have worth.

And you learn and learn…

With every goodbye you learn."

Veronica Shoffstall, “After a While.”

Art by Cameron Grey

JUST YOU - R Griffin

You can rescue.

You can nurture.

You can pledge loyalty.

You can share wonderful experiences.

You can empathise and sympathise.

You can listen unconditionally.

You can laugh til you cry.

You can mock, jest and tease.

You can hug warmly.

You can make plans.

You can celebrate.

You can be honest.

You can support.

You can cry and moan.

You can defend

You can advise and be advised.

You can promise a forever.

In the end, there is just you.

You arrive alone.

You leave alone.

Be your kindest to yourself.

Love, protect, support, encourage, nurture, celebrate and choose YOU unconditionally.

YOU are the one.

When you can do that, your cup will runneth over and all the world will benefit.

There is just you.

Art by Kira Hanson

Morning all.