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.
 

Author Unknown