'The River'

Written by Laura

First of all, I'd like to thank Garth Brooks for writing this song, and I hope he doesn't mind if I use it here.

This song means more to me than I can say. It stood for - and stands for - so much. It became like an anthem to me during the time that I was seriously considering divorce, and then became a symbol of strength once I had taken that final step. It still makes me cry sometimes, even now, in the happy days of my life.

Listen to the music, and read the words. I hope they give you the same inspiration and hope that they give me.

NOTE: I underlined some lines that are especially meaningful to me.

You know a dream is like a river
Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle

Just to stay between the shores.

(chorus)
And I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry.

Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide.