How to survive the Loss of a Love
When an emotional injury takes place,
the body begins a process
as natural as the healing
of a physical wound.
Let the process happen,
Trust that nature
will do the healing.
Know that the pain will pass,
and, when it passes,
you will be stronger,
happier, more sensitive and aware.
After a While
After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding 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 an adult, not thr grief of a child,
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So 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 you learn...
with every good-bye you learn...
