From crevice seeps an ice cold drip
That trickles swift to rivulet
Then tumbles crashing down its track
O’er rock, through sluice, down cataract
To quiet pools in lands below
Old Smokey’s deep and dark shadow.
(R. Weisser 2010)
There is nothing quite like sitting beside a rushing stream and listening to the “misic of the mountains.” And since the Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages nearly 85 inches of rain in the higher elevations, it is only a matter of time before the water goes somewhere!
That somewhere is down the mountain, cascading noisily down the steep slopes and collecting into ever bigger and bigger rivers until all waters from the Smokies make their way to the Great Valley of Tennessee, and then on to the Gulf of Mexico.
As one sits in the cool drafts of water chilled breezes, deafened by the song of the water, it is easier to realize that there are some things in the universe that are much greater than ourselves.
And that is a very comforting thought to have.
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Nicely put on this Friday afternoon. I enjoyed your poetry and comments. Another form of liquid love. And the photos are awesome!!
Richard, I love going to sleep listening to a creek or brook running outside the window.
Good afternoon Richard,
I think I can hear the water!! Your photo's are amazing.
Richard....If I had the money......I'd love to rent a cabin in the N Georgia mountains, on a stream, maybe with a hot tub, certainly a grill (or I'll bring my own) INTERNET ACCESS and stay there for two weeks and just blog and post and tweet and face and YouTube and all the things I need to get a handle on!
I'm probably come back like dynamite!
Running water is one of the greatest stress relievers there are...That is unless it's in the midle of the night and not where you wanted to hear it.
Nice photo's and a great observation and point... I did research back in the early 80's for a project I was working on and studied white noise and it's affects on the brain and nervous system... White noise (all frequencies) is really good for the brain... that's why when you sit on the bank and just let go and listen, or go to the ocean you'll often experience hearing music... and not just music you've heard before like your favorite song. Your brain may start there, but it'll take off and spontaneously improvise its own versions.
Great photos, and a fabulous poem to start! I am so in love with your post, here. I agree with Rene that the sound of water cures all evils and stress...
The sound of water is one of the most soothing sounds I can imagine. I've never sat and pondered where the water is going or where it's from, but it's definitely a larger thought.
Richard, I do enjoy the sounds of rustling water. It does soothe the weary soul. The Smokies are very enchanting. I but wish I lived closer...
The words and pictures are soothing of themselves.
Richard:
This post is peaceful, soothing and beautiful. It makes me want to take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Great post Richard, and great photos. Now your next one can be about the moss on the rocks.
That my friend was a poem and you should publish it as such!