I've learnt...

that no matter the consequences,
those who are honest with themselves
get farther in life.

I've learnt...

that no matter how many friends you have,
if you are their pillar you will feel lonely
and lost at the times you need them most.

I've learnt...

that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.

I've learnt...

that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I've learnt...

that writing, as well as talking,
can ease emotional pains.

I've learnt...

that the paradigm we live in
is not all that is offered to us.

I've learnt...

that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I've learnt...

that the people you care most about in life
are taken from you too soon.

I've learnt...

that although the word "love"
can have many different meanings,
it loses value when overly used.

I've learnt...

that it's hard to determine
where to draw the line
between being nice and
not hurting people's feelings
and standing up for what you believe.