Keeping On       

I’ve dreamed many a dream that never came true

         I’ve seen them vanish at dawn

But I've realized enough of my dreams, thank God,

         To make me want to dream on.

I’ve prayed many prayers when no answer came

         Though I waited patient and long.

But answers have come to enough of my prayers

         To make me want to keep praying on.

I’ve trusted many a friend that failed

         And left me to weep alone

But I’ve found enough of my friends to be true

         To make me keep trusting on.

I’ve sown much seed that fell by the way

         For the birds to feed upon,

But I’ve held enough golden sheaves in my hands

         To make me keep sowing on.

I’ve drained the cup of disappointment and pain,

         And gone many days without a song.

But I’ve sipped enough nectar from the roses of life,

         To make me want to live on!

- anonymous