“And even on the nights the moon
and the stars choose not to appear,
the river still sings with as much
grace as she has always done.

She and you share this in common.
For an ancient, mystical wildness
courses through her currents
as blood courses through your veins.

Listen carefully to the water
the next time you see the river.
She is singing the same ancient song
your soul has always hummed.”

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