Life I know not what thou art
Where thou are from, when thou dids’t start.
I only know I have a life to live.
For it I’ll give the best that I can give.
When I am weary I’ll try to be gay.
When others are saddened I’ll pause by their way
If I have a doubt that life is worthwhile,
I’ll come to my senses, continue to smile.
(1941)