You never really understand why some people become careful with their words
until life starts showing you how expensive misunderstandings can become.
Now the fact is
some people mistake honesty for saying everything.
You never really understand why some people become difficult to impress
until life starts showing you that excitement fades but character remains.
Now the fact is
some people mistake novelty for value.
You never really understand why disappointment changes people
until life starts teaching you that expectations also have consequences.
Now the fact is
some people mistake realism for negativity.
You never really understand why older people value stability
until life starts making you responsible for things that cannot fail.
Now the fact is
some people mistake calm seasons for easy lives.
You never really understand why people disappear for a while
until life starts demanding recovery before performance.
Now the fact is
some people mistake healing for laziness.
You never really understand why success feels empty sometimes
until life starts giving you things you wanted without giving you who to share them with.
Now the fact is
some people mistake achievement for meaning.