I found a part of myself on the banks of a distant river This girl that will stand up for something Hope for more Look beyond the murky waters to an endless sky Float along the banks With a purpose in life We trudged along, sailing past lives Put on our boots and discovered another side In between the lines These people, they changed my perspective in a week Thank you to the people that ponder and read One hundred books a year Whose purpose and future is clear Those who have been in the eighth grade for years Once were part of the swat team - so I hear Who tell jokes that remain untranslated Found hope away from home and built dreams, settled down far away with their family Braid like no one's watching (Thank you for your braiding talent - honestly) Wear fedoras confidently Break out the world record book And bring people together under one cause To travel away to the Amazon Trying to help those on another continent Water filters, guarana, Guitars, and farinha A caiman aboard I found a part of myself in this land, untamed Because of the people, the songs, and the rain No goodbyes, friends for life Setting our hopes high There's this boat out on the river That honks to call you in This blue majestic gift that holds our memories within.
Recollections of a humanitarian trip to the Amazon River.