I've dreamed many dreams that never came true,
I've seen them vanish at dawn.
But I've realized enough of my dreams, thank God,
That makes me want to dream on.
I've prayed many prayers when no answer came,
Though I've waited patient and long.
Answers have come to enough of my prayers
That makes me want to pray on.
I've trusted many a friend that failed,
And left me to weep alone.
But I've had enough of my friends that were true,
That makes me want to live on.
I've sown many seeds that have fallen by the way,
For the birds to feed upon.
But I've held enough golden sheaves in my hand,
That makes me want to sow on.
I've drained the cup of disappointment and pain,
I've gone many days without song.
But I've sipped enough nectar from roses of life,
That makes me want to live on.
Author Unknown
