This song about Persephone is haunting me, seeping into the interstices between all my favorite Christmas music. I think I’ll have to add it to the list.

“Persephone” by Kula Shaker

Deep below the world Persephone
Sings of love forgotten
Calling out across the river – Persephone

Deep below the world Persephone
Waits upon her rescue
Mother Nature’s only daughter – Persephone

She saw the dawn with the light in her hair
Twisted and torn she was taken from there
Now she’s down down down

Oh my dear Persephone
Your heart sings a melody
Hope you’re safe and sound
underground

Now she’s gone, the world is calling
Calling for her loved one
Calling out across the river – Persephone

She saw the dawn with the light in her hair
Twisted and torn at the sight of her there
Now she’s down down down

Oh my dear Persephone,
Your heart sings a melody
Hope you’re safe and sound
underground

See how the winter has frozen the poor
Come back Persephone and be reborn
Come back my darling,
We miss you, my darling
Return turn turn, return

Deep below the world – Persephone
Sings of love forgotten
Hear her song, the willow weeping
Persephone – Persephone

Oh my dear Persephone
Your heart sings a melody
Hope you’re safe and sound
Yes we hope you’re safe and sound

Safe and sound

“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge – myth is more potent than history – dreams are more powerful than facts – hope always triumphs over experience – laughter is the cure for grief – love is stronger than death.” ~ Robert Fulghum