I’ve Learnt

I’ve learnt to be gentle when life’s taught me to be tough
I’ve learnt to listen when no one hears what I say

I’ve learnt to forgive when injustice surrounds me
I’ve learnt to work hard while others play

I’ve learnt to find joy in the simple things I thought were dull
I’ve learnt to savor a smile, a hug, a kind word as cherished memories

I’ve learnt to give when I feel deprived, smile when heart is empty and love 

when I feel unloved.

As shadows dance beneath the movement of the sun, 
words speak to the heart, a gentle touch.

By : Selma Cook