FAWM: "Hippocrene"

Hippocrene

2025 by @scubed

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.

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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 2025

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

@howthenightcame 2025

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 2025

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.