In our lives there are things
we may never understand,
no matter how hard we try.
Still . . . we must do our best,
and know we'll always get by.

In our lives are desires
we may never realize,
regardless of how much we hope.
Still . . . we must go on, believing
that the things meant to be . . . will be,
and that all things are possible.

In our lives there are many things
that we can change and control
as we choose; other things
are less affected by us.
It is up to us
to set the stage
for good things to come our way.

For in our lives,
in the course of our days,
no matter how sunny or gray,
there is a wonderful opportunity
given to each . . .

If only we can believe and remember
that - - even though our dreams
may sometimes seem far away -
they're never out of reach.

-Collin McCarty