By the River of Quiet Joy

[Intro] Soft light on the water, a easy morning hums Quiet ripples whisper secrets as the world awakes from drums [Verse 1] A boy sits by the river, boots set by the shore Pebbles trace his shadow, mountains stretch for more Water laughs and shivers, sun warms the bare skin Forest breaths in rhythm with the pulse of him within [Pre-Chorus] Breath in, breath out, the day begins to grow Trees hold up the silence where the river lingers slow [Chorus] Close to the edge, he learns the world’s slow pace Every pebble, every leaf, a map on nature’s face The sound of water singing, the mountains bending near Joy in simple hours, a quiet kind of cheer [Verse 2] He tastes the morning air, sweet with pine and dew A spray of spray from the current, cool on summer through Clouds drift like white boats floating by the sky He roots his feet in the earth and lets the moment fly [Pre-Chorus] Sun on his shoulders, warmth in every beam Gentle wind across his skin carries a waking dream [Chorus] Close to the edge, he learns the world’s slow pace Every pebble, every leaf, a map on nature’s face The sound of water singing, the mountains bending near Joy in simple hours, a quiet kind of cheer [Bridge] If the day grows loud, he’ll listen for the stream If the night comes close, he’ll dream in silver beams Here the vastness names him small and kind and free Here the everyday becomes a bright, soft melody [Chorus] Close to the edge, he learns the world’s slow pace Every pebble, every leaf, a map on nature’s face The sound of water singing, the mountains bending near Joy in simple hours, a quiet kind of cheer [Outro] The river keeps its patient tune, the sun continues to lean A boy and a mountain moment, where the quiet breathes in clean