I rush and flow, guided by the earth.
Traveling my direction, making my own way.
Sometimes slow, shallow and wandering,
sometimes quick, powerful and deep.

I constantly erode the obstacles in my path,
coaxing and convincing them to go along.
Surrounding and enveloping, inviting them to join me
and help me create a new path.

I speak softly to those who listen
gently moving, influencing, nourishing,
my fingers outstretched into a thirsty world.

I am the stream.