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Life lessons.

I have grown up more in the last few months than I have in the last few years.

I used to think that real love meant kisses on the lips and making excuses.

Sometimes I find myself making wishes on eyelashes, hoping to find your hand in mine.

But I learned that cake is still cake, no matter the shape it's baked in.

You don't have to kiss me on the mouth or stick a label on me to know what love is.

I don't have to make wishes because I've grown up more in the last few months

Than I have in the last few years.

I have learned that real love is loving every bit of that cake, no matter its shape.

Sometimes, real love is holding your hand with no real expectations

Other than knowing you're going to keep it there.

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Aug 14, 2013
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