Hope for the Hopeless?

Is there such a thing? Is it silly or a complete waste of time to have hope in something that you know for certain will never happen or is doomed to fail? I have romanticized things for far too long and placed hope in something that historically has shown me to never have hope in. How many times does one person need to learn the same lesson before they realize they have just been banging their head against a concrete wall? Apparently I am far too hopeful and I have put an end to that nonsense for good. I will place my hope and faith where it is deserved and where it will be rewarded. PHEW!!!!