If we know a river must run her course
Along paths she is impelled by gravity
And sprinkle upon them her life force
Before she finds her stillness at sea
If we know a child must go out to play
Run wild in the sun and skin his knees
Before he can lie down at the end of day
On his mother's bosom in a restful sleep
Why then do we think we can still our mind
By holding it back, hushing its inner voice
That speaks of desires held deep inside
Which lead us on paths of pain and joy?
Should we not instead let ourselves go
Floating like a leaf in destiny's breeze?
Rise and fall with the tides of the flow
While trusting the river to find the sea?
Bless me, Mother, with strength and faith
So I may give myself up to the breeze
And leave no urge unmet, no debt unpaid
As I walk on the paths of my destiny
When the time is right, may I land gently
At your feet, a tired yet content child
And rest forever in silent peace
As the calm deep sea on a windless night