Barbara,

I believe that your statement makes ultimate sense. My delivery of a song is affected enormously by whether or not I can sink into it and become the person delivering its message.

My opinion of "Sara's Gone" is found in the tears on my face. In my untrained opinion, it is powerful and relates the full tragedy of people ill prepared for the trials and challenges of marriage, let alone raising children. It seemed to me to tell of all the victims in this, from Todd and Lisa, to Sara, to David and Nessie. And it made tears run down my face as I imagined the scenes. I do not agree that Sara needed anymore developement in the lyric. I could see every two year old child I have ever known in her, and I think that is the point. I would love to hear you sing this, but I am afraid that I would have to be in a dark corner, as it would likely move me deeply to see you sing it with the feelings that you have about it.

All the best,

Mick