The Song Of The River

 The Song Of The River For every transgression I’m a forgiver Come to me with every trouble and care None of your sorrows can enter my river Come to my bank and leave all of them there There is the world that will try to control you Here is the place where both peace and rest meet Let my cool waters relieve and console you Comb soft through your hair and caress your feet Ease into my current and I will take you You’ll be free of care when left in my keep Never to disturb your slumber or wake you Never to feel sorrow, never to weep The world takes its toll on all of the senses In harsh light of day there’s nowhere to hide Wouldn’t you rather have no consequences Surrender all cares and drift on my tide? Come to a place where life’s troubles can’t reach you I know a place they will never return Come into the shoals so that I may teach you Step into my waves so that you may learn Why prolong the pain and the endless grieving? Destined to chase for some transient goal The common ma...