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AFTER AWHILE

By Veronica Shoffstall

After a while, you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and

chaining a soul. 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. You begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead –

with the grace of an adult and not the grief of a child.

You learn to build all your roads on today, because tomorrow's