I've Learned

I'VE LEARNED

 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.

I've learned that no matter how much I care

some people just don't care back.

I've learned that it's not what you have in life 

but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes.

After that you'd better know something.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself

to the best that others can do, but the best that you can do.

I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it

there are always two sides.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words

It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that you can keep going 

long after you think you can't.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done

when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly,

but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned that sometimes when I am angry, I have the right to be angry,

but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow even over the longest of distance.

Same goes for love.

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 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 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 two people can look at the exact same thing

and see something totally different.

I've learned no matter what the consequences,

those who are honest with themselves, go further in life.

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 we care most about in life

are taken from you too soon.

I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice

and not hurting people's feelings,

and standing up for what you believe.

I've learned to love

and to be loved.

I've learned ..........

                                                                                            Omar B Washington