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Originally Posted by herr_oberst

This is a pretty good description, nicely researched, with some input from the man himself:

http://www.chimesfreedom.com/2015/07/31/standing-by-peaceful-waters-john-prine-the-story-of-lake-marie/

As you said, this is a guy that knows how to turn a phrase, and he gets his inspirations from all kinds of different events and memories that transpired in his life.

Thanx,
It is a great writing of words and music .
Truly a word sculpturist in the flesh .
I had come to the conclusion he was perhaps talking about pollution of the lakes .
He certainly brings music to life with wit and charm.