It's in the courage that pushes you to capture each day
When from the unconciousness of the night to morning you awake

It's in the thought that causes you to smile
Even when trekking the hard and unbearable mile

lt's in the laughter that sticks out on your face
When all around you spell shame and disgrace

lt's in the knowledge that gives you hope
When all your efforts recieve a big no

It's in the endurance that tells you there is gain
Hidden beneath that dreadful heap of pain

It's in the conviction that there will be a good tomorrow
Even in the midst of today's uncertainties, troubles and sorrows

It's behind the repulsion you feel at each first mention of death
Even when everything about you seem to no longer exist on earth

It's in how you do what you do
When you do them and why them you always do

Stewart Gideon

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-meaning-of-life-29/