There Beneath

There beneath the willow tree I learned a lot about the way of things I learned that everything the wind, the leaves has breath inside They were pointing ever east To see the ever turning aeon cease Their wills were ever bent on waiting with all their might I know I know I know this There is beauty in the way of things There beyond the palisade I saw the morning lead a cavalcade They made a marvel of a display And it made me cry 'o lai' O lai o lai O lai lord There is beauty in the way of things