Things I've Learned lately

things i've learned lately... 
-looking people in the eyes is showing them respect, 
-my grandma is my friend, 
-memories are treasure you should never let go, 
-and i never want to get too big for a hug from my dad. 

thing's i've learned lately... 
-books are like friends who share a little of themselves with you, 
-change is inevitable, 
-chocolate-chip cookies taste better as dough, 
-and you should never wait to tell someone why you love them. 

things i've learned lately... 
-summer is my favorite season, 
-friends dont always have to get along, 
there's so much more inside people we don't see, 
-and everyone looks for love. 

things ive learned lately... 
-smiles can make your day, 
-all little boys miss their mommies at bedtime, 
-the stars shine brighter when there is no moon, 
-and everyone has something that makes their heart glad. 

things i've learned lately... 
-midnight laughing cleanses you, 
-little girls need to feel pretty, 
-having fun with someone opens the door to friendship, 
-and christmas is love. 

things ive learned lately... 
-its always better to give people the benefit of the doubt,most of us don't, 
-dog's eyes show their trust and love, 
-people are precious, 
-and the "greatest of these" really is love. 

things i've learned lately... 
-college might not be what i imagine, 
-sometimes you have to let people go, 
-there is a time for everything, 
-and being challenged to grow is a good thing. 

things i've learned lately... 
-some people are afraid to cry, 
-heaven's got to be something special, 
-coincidences are really "good things" 
-and love always trust, always hope. 

things i've learned lately... 
-when i pray, coincidences happen. 
when i stop praying, coincidences stop..

-Alecka E.