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Broken Open (single)

by Nathan Maingard

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My beloved best friend, medicine dog and soulmate Sassa ran away, never to be seen again on 21-12-21. Six months ago as of the day of this track release.

This is her song, and a song for all who have lost what they love most.

READ THE STORY OF THE UNEXPECTED LIFE LESSONS I FOUND IN THE HEARTBREAKING LOSS OF MY DOG SASSA AT nathan.africa/sassa

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Broken open hoping for you, love
Storm emotions oceans in my blood
Now I sail a holy sea of loss

Though I have known loss before
I do not remember it
Now you have given me this
Gift of the knowing I missed
Another sign of your selflessness

Broken open hoping for you, love
Storm emotions oceans in my blood
Now I sail a holy sea of loss

Memory plays many games
What I could, would have, should have done
Until I recall all the ways
We loved ourselves back into one
You'll never be gone, oh no

Still I know you in every breath
I hold you
Letting you go I grow to
Embody your love
Thank you, Sassa
Thank you, my Sass

Broken open hoping for you, love
Storm emotions oceans in my blood
Now I sail a holy sea of loss

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released June 21, 2022
My beloved dog Sassa, who healed me even in her leaving.
My beloved Carly, who walks through it all by my side until we, too, are lost to time.

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Nathan Maingard Cape Town, South Africa

"His voice is soft, yet powerful, his lyrics whimsical and truly extraordinary. Folk, rebellion and beauty can be heard in all his songs." -Lydia's Reviews

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