Life Roses

 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 answers came,

Though I waited patient and long,

But answers came 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 make me keep trusting on.



I've sown many seeds that fell by the way

For the birds to feed upon

But I have 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.