Amite River

I long to be in the Amite River
Waist deep with the one I love
Southern sun on his strong shoulders
He's the one I'm dreaming of

He paints his chest with red clay crimson
Waist deep with the one I love
I draw patterns, reach to hold him
He's the one I'm dreaming of

I left spring and flew to summer
Waist deep with the one I love
We picked berries down by his Mother's
He's the one I'm dreaming of

Oh, the bliss that we knew then
How I wish it could come again

I can see the weight he carries
Waist deep with the one I love
Watch for strangers, dark eyes wary
He's the one I'm dreaming of

Way down south in Saint Helena
Waist deep with the one I love
We found shade with naught between us
He's the one I'm dreaming of

Oh, the bliss that we knew then
How I wish it could come again

Still the current pulls me under
Waist deep with the one I love
Still he is one thousand wonders
He's the one I'm dreaming of