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Listen to the water, and you just might have an epiphany!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

A glowing Roaring Fork in the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFrom 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.

Jakes Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Lynn Camp Prong in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

 

Comments (13)

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Nicely put on this Friday afternoon.  I enjoyed your poetry and comments. Another form of liquid love. And the photos are awesome!!

Oct 08, 2010 10:26 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Richard, I love going to sleep listening to a creek or brook running outside the window.

Oct 08, 2010 10:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Richard,

I think I can hear the water!! Your photo's are amazing.

Oct 08, 2010 10:30 AM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

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!

Oct 08, 2010 10:39 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

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.

Oct 08, 2010 10:48 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

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.

Oct 08, 2010 11:29 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

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...

Oct 08, 2010 12:16 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

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.

Oct 08, 2010 01:04 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

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...

Oct 08, 2010 01:42 PM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

The words and pictures are soothing of themselves.

Oct 08, 2010 01:57 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Richard:

This post is peaceful, soothing and beautiful. It makes me want to take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

Oct 09, 2010 01:36 AM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Great post Richard, and great photos.  Now your next one can be about the moss on the rocks.

Oct 09, 2010 03:15 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

That my friend was a poem and you should publish it as such!

Oct 09, 2010 06:54 PM