Separating mind from body when the body is in agony and cannot respond as we want it to is very, very hard. The words Gabriel sings are correct: “My body is a cage/But my mind holds the key,” but the music — the melody, the use of minor notes, the slow beat — tell the real story. It’s a beautiful, heart-wrenching piece of music. Thank you for sharing it with us.

I hope your current flare eases soon so you can once again breathe, rest and recoup. I’m far away, but I understand. You’re on my mind. I’m sending all the warmth, care and calm that I can to you through the ether, high in your mountain city among the clouds. Know hope.