DREAMS

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,

who I've waited patient, long.

But answers have come to enough of my prayers,

To make me 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 true-blue,

To keep me trusting on.

I've sown many seeds that fell by the way,

For the birds to feed upon.

But I've held enough golden sheaves in my hand,

To keep me sowing on.

I've drained the cup of disappointment and pain,

And gone many days without song.

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

To make me want to live on!

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