Dream River

You used to take me up I watched and learned how to fly No navigation system beyond our eyes watching I always went wrong in the same place Where the river splits towards the sea That couldn't possibly be you and me Sometimes you sleep while I take u

The wind is pushing the clouds along out of sight A power is putting them away A power that moves things neurotically Like a widow with a rosary And everything is awing and tired of praise And mountains don't need my accolades And spring looks bad la

Drinking while sleeping strangers Unknowingly keep me company In the hotel bar Looking out a window that isn't there Looking at the carpet and the chairs Well the only words I said today are "beer" and "thank you" Beer, thank you Beer,