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the oak tree

yes, the CD is coming. sometimes it takes more time than expected. sometimes, it's like waiting for the tree to grow. it seems to do nothing, but all the while it's emerging just as it should. Here are some lyrics...sounds soon to come


Derry

The name Derry derives from the old Irish word Daire, meaning an oak grove, particularly an oak grove on an island totally or partially surrounded by water or peat bog. Oak groves were and still are sacred places, the belief being that they bestow great power and breadth of wisdom.

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When through the old oak forest I am gone,
Let me not wander in a barren dream,
But when I am consumed in the fire,
Give me new Phoenix wings to fly at my desire.
Keats,
On Sitting Down to Read "King Lear"


Rachel Derry's debut sees the Canadian performing literate pop in the vein of Tori Amos and Fiona Apple.

Derry is an amazing Hamilton talent...

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