The river- was, but died away, br leaving behind sand and stone, br a dry river bed. br br The river that once led the way, br To Rameses throne, br Has no more life- dead. br br The river from which reeds grew and swayed, br now dead and gone, br all that's left-a dry river bed. br br The river that was marvelous by day, br and treacherous once the sun was gone, br is now but a dri river bed. br br The river- beautiful, no words could say, br left behind - just a dry river bed.