Encounter

[Intro — spoken softly] For a long time I thought peace on Earth Would be like an event Turns out It’s more like a long walk [Verse 1] Morning opens in ordinary ways Sun Light across the mirrored sink Sippin’ on a coffee drink Watchin’ out the window at birds who never stop to think All born of choice not our own On this journey through time The world is not a promise Still This day arrived, our weaving paths crossed On Our Miracle Blue and Green Planet Earth One Land, One Sky, One Sea The Tide touches all three We are nature, and nature are we [Chorus] Before I know your name I choose wonder Before I know your story I give grace You don’t owe me anything Do I owe you? [Verse 2] Years taught me how to stand How to greet others with open mind and hand With thoughtful care and empathy Tryin’ to live, to live and let be To help and give to those who offer need [Pre-Chorus] Every face A hidden past Every connection Could be your last [Chorus] Before I know your heart I choose wonder Before I hear your reasons I listen The world keeps turning Humans keep learning Still I leave a little light on [Bridge — music widens] Happiness comes and goes Like weather across the water Meaning moves slower I stopped asking life To bring me joy And life Handed precious moments one by one [Final Chorus — open, lifted] Before I know your name I choose wonder Before I know your fears I stay warm You walk your road I walk mine Still This meeting matters And that is enough [Outro — voice and piano] I walk West, You walk East I bid you Peace And I stay