WADE ACROSS THE WATER

i saw you wade across the river
winter coat ‘cross your shoulders
calling out, what did you say

if i wade across the water
when i rise will you be there
holding on or turned the other way

i saw you wade across the river
handkerchief in your fingers
just in case, well, just in case

if i lose to the water
lose it all for you, lover
you were all I wanted anyway