RIPPLES AND STARFISH (3:52)

REFRAIN:
Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, I know that
one by one, our words and deeds can build a better world!

1
When one of Gandhi's followers felt his efforts
made no difference at all
Gandhi said to him, "Your words and actions matter,
whether large or small."
"You need to choose them with great care.
They're like pebbles that you cast into a pond.
The ripples will take care of themselves, I've found."

REFRAIN:
Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, I know that
one by one, our words and deeds can build a better world!

2
The man on the beach was working earnestly
to throw the stranded starfish back into the sea.
When someone laughed at him and said,
"You'll never save them all, don't you see?"
This bothered him not; he continued on,
and threw another one to safety.
His answer was, "Well, I made a difference
to that one, certainly."

REFRAIN:
Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, I know that
one by one, our words and deeds can build a better world!

3
So instead of cursing the darkness, I'll light a candle to brighten the way.
When others see my flickering flame, surely many will add a shining ray.
So though the task may seem without end,
we'll start to make a difference today;
We know not where our ripples will end,
but we'll send them on their way.

FINAL, MODIFIED REFRAIN
Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, I know that
one by one, if we lend a hand---
one by one, if we take a stand---
yes, one by one, our words and deeds
can build a better world ... build a better world!


Think and Share Invitations
* Think and share about the difference/s you would like to help make in our world.
* How would you start to make that difference, trusting that each act of caring and kindness will make a difference?
* Have you seen someone's actions create a ripple effect/a chain of events?


© 1996 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com CaringandCapableKids.com https://caringandcapablekids.com/
Composer and Lyricist Linda K. Williams / Lead Singer Linda K. Williams


* For Bonus Resources for Promoting Empathy and Compassion
https://lkwbetterworld.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/5-17-21-empathy-compassion-bonus-ress.pdf

* For Songs connected with 5 Reproducible stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories for a Better World
https://lkwbetterworld.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/5-17-21-csbw-5-sample-stories-w.-songs-bonus-resources-and-list-of-other-stories.pdf

This song is part of a no-cost set of songs and resources, CARING AND CAPABLE KIDS -- 52 Songs written and recorded by Linda K. Williams and Friends, available at https://caringandcapablekids.com/caring-and-capable-kids/
* Offered at no cost for use in Classrooms, Distance Learning, Music Programs, After-School Programs, and Homes
for Social Emotional Learning, Music Therapy, and Developing Resilience, Empathy, and a Trauma - Informed / Responsive Lens
* Bonus Resources available via hyperlinks "Think and Share Invitations" for each song are offered as springboards for Restorative / Community Building Circles Writing / Journaling Pair and Share, and more.
* PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER engaging in Visual and Performing Arts inspired by the Lyrics ~ draw ~ paint ~ dance ~ mindful movement ~ hand motions ~ write additional lyrics, skits ~ and more


Link for this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLgDt5Nf9Zk&list=OLAK5uy_m_p-QmR0_-1yXmWXjsan2GiLAqKcLNku0&index=3

YouTube link for album
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m_p-QmR0_-1yXmWXjsan2GiLAqKcLNku0