A Hundred Ripples

Drop a stone into the water
In a moment it is gone
But there are a hundred ripples
Circling on and on and on.
Say an unkind word this moment -
In a moment it is gone
But there are a hundred ripples
Circling on and on and on.
Say a word of cheer and splendour -
In a moment it is gone
But there are a hundred ripples
Circling on and on and on.