By a quiet peaceful stream, on a day like any other, a gentle child huddles close to inquire of his mother

You've given me the wisdom he whispers, of Earth and things above, but yet I yearn to know life's secret... tell me what is love

She sweeps her hand so tenderly into the calming brook, come close my son, see what I hold, see what my firm grasp took

There's nothing here, no dream to hold, no essence to caress, love is like this water, a substance no one can possess

It can cool our thoughts and cleanse of fire and even bring us life, but water flows past steadily and quickly leaves our sight

We can drink it in and pour it out to Souls in need of Grace, give others drink, restore their hearts and show them Love's embrace

But it's only in love's sharing that we can truly know, that love is not ours to keep, to hold, it is not ours to own

And as it calls, our lives are changed, our Seasons wax and wane, so now give ear my dearest one, the knowledge is yours to gain

Like water flowing endlessly, when all is gone...

It's only Love that will remain


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