Once upon a time,
upon a leaf,
upon a stone,
river flowing past the evening light.
Once upon a prayer,
upon a dream,
upon a song,
river take me with you through the night.
Past the rush of wind,
past the glow of sun,
close me like a flower
when the work of day is done.
Once upon a moon,
upon a cloud,
upon a star,
river ring the ringing of the deep.
Once upon a child,
upon a love,
upon a heart,
river sing the singing of sleep.