Drop a stone into the water,

In a moment it is gone,

But there are still one hundred ripple

circling on and on and on.

 

Say an unkind word this moment,

In a moment it is gone,

But there are still one hundred ripples

circling on and on and on.

Say a word of cheer and splendor,

In a moment it is gone,

But there are still one hundred ripples

circling on and on and on.