From the clouds you fall as rain To quench the thirsty earth again You fill the lakes and streams and seas You nourish plants and animals and trees
You change your form as mist or ice You shape the landscape, carve and slice You percolate through rocks and soil You bring life and beauty, growth and toil
You flow as rivers, wide and deep You carry secrets, memories keep You reach the ocean, then return To the clouds, where you began your journey
You are a sip in a crystal glass A precious gift, a vital mass You are fresh water, clear and pure You are essential, you endure