Let the mighty rivers flow let the rapids rise,
let the living bring to bear in them all that resides,
wash away this filth of fate, wash away its cast,
wash away the stains of loss and give them life to last
where can be seen the purity of freedoms near and dear,
there can become their own reward as masters of their years,
lead not others to a dam where taint of rot is bred,
lead their hearts to quiet content and let their minds be glad,
let the mighty rivers flow, let the rapids raise,
let the living bring to bear the mighty river's ways.

Jade Dane Jaspers