What I Know Now Is —
time doesn’t equal volume. Years can pass and still leave you empty. You can give everything and be given almost nothing that holds. Longevity is not proof of love. And quiet doesn’t mean it’s peaceful. Getting bigger is easy. Growing up is something else. I can go anywhere I want — by myself. And if it gets dark, I don’t have to bring the light. I can stop. I can wait. Even though I cannot see it, I know the light is near — because I am still here. — Francy T.