The Stone Carving

I saw a beautiful stone carving
In the window of the Gallery.
But I didn't want it in my house
Because it wasn't really for me.

If I had sailed across the ocean
And climbed a great mountain
And cut my way through a rain forest
Where I found a lost civilization

Then taught them to dig wells
And build good homes
And make pizza
And cure cancer

And then they made a beautiful stone carving
To express their appreciation
For the time I had spent with them
And the wonderful experiences we had,

And I carried it through the forest
And over the mountain and sea
Then I would want it in my home,
Because then it would really be for me.