Roses Of Life

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.

CreekLady

2001