As the days blend into an endless night We try to welcome change with delight If only there were a way to tell If the future would be heaven or hell Perhaps we may be better prepared To make the most of the time we've shared, To remember those who are gone too soon, To be grateful for every fortune, To work without pride, to be forgiving, To cherish the love of those still living. Even if foreboding makes us unsure We hope for the strength to live and endure.