From the recording Murmurations Vol 1
Part two of this tale revolves around the friendship between Douglas (a tree) and Michael (the San Miguel River).
Lyrics
Hey Michael
I’ve spent a lifetime here
Just watching you flow
When Gale comes ‘round
Can’t help but wonder
Where it is you’ll go
And I know
You’ve been on your own
Since I was just a seed
And now
The time has come
To make your way down stream
Hey Michael won’t you let Dolores
Take you by the hand
Lorraine is waiting
John will understand
Hey Douglas
It’s been many moons
That I have watched you grow
Your dancing
When Gale comes round
Is a most delightful show
I’ve been waiting
For a love so free
Since I was merely snow
And now
She’s on her way
Towards her I must roll
Hey Michael won’t you let Dolores
Take you by the hand
Lorraine is waiting
John will understand
You’ll find and lose yourself
She’ll find and lose herself the same
Your waters twist and turn
And carve and dance and share a sacred name
Echoes of your storied past
Like channels through the willows will remain
Your flows together and
Tomorrow’s never just another day
Dear John
Thanks for everything
Your friendship means the world
So long
Fare thee well for now
I’ve gone to see about a girl
Hey Michael won’t you let Dolores
Take you by the hand
Lorraine is waiting
John will understand