Music carved a peaceful path in my tumultuous history like a lifeline that saved me from the abyss
Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” marks a 15 year journey to find peace through music, film, and poetry. I’ve always had a soft spot for Irish female singers–I know McLachlan is Canadian, but I envision her as Irish descent. In 1984, trying to recover from 12 years of physical abuse, I clung to the lyrics of This Mortal Coil‘s “Song of the Siren.”
“Did I dream you dreamed about me?” offered me an escape from reality in the arms of some nurturing goddess. Continue reading
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