It's only the beginning now
      ...a pathway yet unknown
      At times the sound of other steps
      ...sometimes we walk alone

      The best beginnings of our lives
      May sometimes end in sorrow
      But even on our darkest days
      The sun will shine tomorrow.

      So we must do our very best
      Whatever life may bring
      And look beyond the winter chill
      To smell the breath of spring.

      Into each life will always come
      A time to start anew
      A new beginning for each heart
      As fresh as morning dew.

      Although the cares of life are great
      And hands are bowed so low
      The storms of life will leave behind
      The wonder of a rainbow.

      The years will never take away
      Our chance to start anew
      It's only the beginning now
      So dreams can still come true.

      by Gertrude B. McClain