WE, we waves, 
That are rocking the winds 
To rest-- 
Green cradles, we waves! 
 
Wet are we, and salty; 
Leap like flames of fire-- 
Wet flames are we: 
Burning, extinguishing; 
Cleansing, replenishing; 
Bearing, engendering. 
 
We, we waves, 
That are rocking the winds 
To rest!