FAWM: "Hippocrene"

Hippocrene

1 week ago by @scubed

Hippocrene

scubed

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Liner Notes

The episode title I received in the Twilight Zone challenge was "A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain." In Greek mythology, Hippocrene was a fountain created by Pegasus's hooves when he landed on Mt. Helicon, home to the Muses. The water filled anyone who drank it with inspiration for song and poetry.

#TwilightZone #mythology #folk #girlwithguitar

Lyrics

Hippocrene
©️2025 - words and music by Sharon Stepler

Pegasus flew fast and high
Brilliant white against the sky
He landed on Mt. Helicon
Home of Muses nine

Where his great hooves struck the ground
The goddesses all gathered round
And marveled at the rising flood
Of water where he stood

Oh, oh, oh
Drink from me and feel the music flow

A fountain sweet and sanctified
Burbled from the mountainside
The Muses named it Hippocrene
And blessed the newborn spring

That those who drank from it would be
Filled with song and poetry
The Muses’ fountain so divine
Their gift to humankind

Oh, oh, oh
Drink from me and feel the music flow

The fountain vanished long ago
Alas! If only we could know
How it felt to dance and sing
And sip from Hippocrene

Oh, oh, oh
Drink from me and feel the music flow
Oh, oh, oh
Drink from me and feel the music flow
Oh, oh, oh
Drink from me and feel the music flow

Comments

@janeg 2d

So lovely! And I thought I knew all the Pegasus stories but this one was new to me. Thank you!

@howthenightcame 6d

this is gorgeous. your guitar playing is nimble and melodious and support your layered vocals wonderfully.

i know you're worried about the future, but sometimes music can help us get through the dark days. "feel the music flow".

blessings from japan

@riverman 1w

Another beautiful song. I love your guitar playing and sound. There is so much going on I can't tell if it is a single track or multiple. Are you playing bass separate or is it part of your playing? Beautiful melody on the chorus and I love the "oh, ohs." This was a nice sip and I feel the music flowing.