Leo
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.
