~I've learned ...
that just because someone doesn't love you
the way you want them to doesn't mean
they don't love you with all they have.
~I've learned ...
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.
~I've learned ...
that you should never tell a child
their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating, and
what a tragedy it would be
if they believed it.
~I've learned ...
that your family won't always
be there for you. It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to
can take care of you and love you
and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't biological.
~I've learned ...
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.
~I've learned ...
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.
~I've learned ...
that no matter how bad
your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief
~I've learned ...
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.
~I've learned ...
that sometimes when my friends fight,
I'm forced to choose sides
even when I don't want to.
~I've learned ...
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.
~I've learned ...
that sometimes you have to put
the individual ahead of their actions
~I've learned ...
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.
~I've learned ...
that you shouldn't be so
eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever
~I've learned ...
that two people can look
at the exact same thing
and see something totally different
~I've learned ...
that no matter how you try to protect
your children, they will eventually get hurt
and you will hurt in the process.
~I've learned ...
that there are many ways of falling
and staying in love.
~I've learned ...
that no matter the consequences,
those who are honest with themselves
get farther in life.
~I've learned ...
that no matter how many friends you have,
if you are their pillar you will feel lonely
and lost at the times you need them most.
~I've learned ...
that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you
~I've learned ...
that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.
~I've learned ...
that writing, as well as talking,
can ease emotional pains.
~I've learned ...
that the people you care most about in life
are taken from you too soon.
~I've learned ...
that although the word "love"
can have many different meanings,
it loses value when overly used.
~~~~~I've Learned ...
~~~~~that you cannot make someone love you.
~~~~~All you can do is be
~~~~~someone who can be loved.
~~~~~The rest is up to them.~~~~~
PEACE.
