Keeping On

“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 make me keep praying on.

“I’ve trusted many a friend who 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’ve held enough golden sheaves in my hands,
To make me keep sowing on.

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

–Charles Allen, The Secret Of Abundant Living