| The River |
| Deeper than the sky The river opens forth Stretch across the plane Meander by each port Cooler than a sigh Caress the rocky banks Lick the landscape clean Fondle the lush flanks Exquisite marine Carry breath of life Flow through the ravine Pour into the might Stronger than the dry Marshes left behind everlasting tide Sweep the current high Quicker than the past Drench the darkest night Trickle to a flood Flow toward the light Clearer than the clouds Waters inundate Roaring white and wild maiden streams create |