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, to make me want to dream on .

I've prayed many prayers when no answer came
I've waited patient and long,
But answers have come to enough of my prayers
to keep me praying on .

I've trusted many a friend who failed
and left me to weep alone
But I've found enough dependable friends
to keep me trusting on .

I've sown many seeds that fell by the way
for birds to feed upon .
But I've held enough golden sheaves in my hand,
to make me keep sowing on .

I've drained the cup of disappointment and pain
I've gone many days without song .
But I've sipped enough nectar
from the "rose of life"
To make me want
to live on .



written by Kathy Fuher