Ripple in Still Water
apophysis 2.02
Love this Grateful Dead Song, though my favorite version of it is with Jerry and David Grisman on the mandolin. Couldn’t find a decent clip of them performing it together so this one is good too. :o)
Lyrics:
If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung
Would you hear my voice come through the music
Would you hold it near as it were your own?
It’s a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken
Perhaps they’re better left unsung
I don’t know, don’t really care
Let there be songs to fill the air
Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow
Reach out your hand if your cup be empty
If your cup is full may it be again
Let it be known there is a fountain
That was not made by the hands of men
There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow
You who choose to lead must follow
But if you fall, you fall alone
If you should stand, then who’s to guide you
If I knew the way I would take you home
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EmmaLeigh
This is really beautiful. Intricate and dreamy.
JenLand replied
Thanks Emma! I’m glad you stopped by for a look!
Scott Bricker
very cool, Jen…my fave G.D. song,I think; now where did those damn brain cells go…the 70’s…
JenLand replied
heh heh heh. :o) Yeah, it’s a good song….... thanks Scott. :o) Thanks for the fav too!
Von McKnelly
A magical abyss you’ve created…
JenLand replied
Sorta sends you down the rabbit hole now doesn’t it?! :o)
linaji
Completely Amazing work Jen.. like the tunnel to heaven.. and the Dead are perfect for this piece!
JenLand replied
Yeah man! Thanks so much Linaji I’m so happy you favorited this one!
david campbell
fantastic jen
JenLand replied
Thank you! Dead fan?
david campbell
what is dead fan?
JenLand replied
Grateful Dead. An American jam/rock band that had an almost cultish and very loyal following in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s until one of the founders, Jerry Garcia died in 1995.
syd baker
Very neat fractal, haven’t seen this shape before! I’ve heard this song many times, but sometimes great lyrics don’t come together until you read them, like for me reading these, very uplifting this a.m.!
JenLand replied
Thanks Syd! I have always thought it was very uplifting. :o)
david campbell
cool
JenLand replied
They were pretty cool and groovy – appealed to the psychedelic crowd if ya know what I mean…;o)
ramya kapula
r.i.p jerry… great band great words….nice work jen ..beautiful psychedelic indeed…
JenLand replied
Thanks Ramya – good to meet you!
blamo
I can feel those ripples …...................and what a cool band they were
JenLand replied
Glad you stopped by Tone!
tkrosevear
each ripple touching the next…beautiful Jen ;) xoxox
JenLand replied
Thanks Tammy. :o)
linaji
really really beautiful!!
JenLand replied
Thank ADAWG!!! You guys always make me smile. :o)
Scott Bricker
heyhey! congrats! very cool Jen!
JenLand replied
woo hoo! Thanks Scott, you knew before I did. :o)
blamo
Congrats on your ADAWG feature Jen
JenLand replied
Thank you Tone – appreciate it!
don quackenbush
beautiful Jen
JenLand replied
Thanks Don, I appreciate it! :o)
meltaylor
Very beautiful!!
Mel
JenLand replied
Thanks Mel, glad you’re taking a look. :o)