Kathy lives in San Leandro, CA in a commune and is the mother of Michael (1970-1982), Melanie (1972) and twins Nicolas and Cassandra (1985). Her primary life partner Dean Dierschow (familiar as her most devoted roadie) lives there with her in a wonderful ongoing courtship. She was very involved in the antiwar movement in the sixties and sang in Kansas City for the first Moratorium. She has appeared as filk GOH at almost every filk convention and many regular SF conventions as well.
Pegasus Awards
* 1989 - Best Filk Song - Arafel's Song (Tree of Swords & Jewels) (With Mercedes Lackey)
* 1989 - Best Writer/Composer
* 1991 - Best Love Song - Velveteen
* 1993 - Best Writer/Composer
* 1994 - Best Filk Song - Drink Up the River
* 1996 - Best Filk Song - When Giants Walked
* 2004 - Best Writer/Composer
Albums
* Songbird - Off Centaur (cassette OCP-??) 1982
* On a Bright Wind - Off Centaur (cassette OCP-??) 1984
* Bamboo Wind - Off Centaur (cassette OCP-54) 1985
* Plus Ca Change - Thor Records (cassette FK1003) 1988
* Plus C'est La Mme Chose - Thor Records (cassette FK1006) 1990
* Made By Magic - with Zander Nyrond, Dandelion Digital CD DD-005CD, 1994
* My Favorite Sings - Prometheus Music CD, 1999
* Plus Ca Change / Plus C'est La Mme Chose - DragonsGate Music CD 2000
Ivory Rose
Kathy Mar Lyrics
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Chorus: Ivory Rose, I see your eyes in the petals of my bed
They teach me more than all the highs that dance around my head
Ivory Rose, oh Ivory Rose, you fit me like a glove
Ivory Rose, you fill my garnet heart with love
You listened to my silver songs through all the diamond snows
Of early love begin to fill my heart with treasures no one knows
You gave the spring to me with an ancient ivory rose
Chorus
The love I found in your sapphire eyes is nestled into my soul
In the kisses of your ruby mouth my hollow heart grew whole
And came to know the touch that sows desire, a flower of fire that grows
And burns my pride to cinders, how I love you, Ivory Rose
Chorus
Ivory Rose, Ivory Rose....
Kathy Mar's "Ivory Rose" is a romantic ode to a lover with eyes like an ivory-colored rose. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ivory Rose" as the singer describes the impact this person has had on their life. The singer describes how the Ivory Rose has made them feel loved and happy, filling their heart with treasures no one else knows about. The singer further describes how the Ivory Rose has awakened in them a passion that has burned away their pride, leaving them feeling humbled and completely devoted to this person.
The lyrics of "Ivory Rose" rely heavily on symbolism and use colors to describe the emotions and feelings that the singer is experiencing. The different colored stones and gems represent the different phases of the relationship, from listening to each other's songs through the difficult times, to the kisses that made the singer feel whole again, to the passion that burns away their pride. The Ivory Rose itself seems to represent the love that is at the core of the relationship, with its ancient and timeless quality.
Overall, "Ivory Rose" is a beautifully written love song that uses vivid imagery and symbolism to convey the deep emotions and feelings that the singer has for their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Chorus: Ivory Rose, I see your eyes in the petals of my bed
The singers sees the person's eyes in their bed's petals, implying that they hold a special place in their heart.
They teach me more than all the highs that dance around my head
The person's eyes teach the singer more than anything else, including their own thoughts and emotions.
Ivory Rose, oh Ivory Rose, you fit me like a glove
The person fits the singer perfectly, like a glove, implying a sense of comfort and belonging.
Ivory Rose, you fill my garnet heart with love
The person fills the artist's heart with love, signifying their importance to the artist.
You listened to my silver songs through all the diamond snows
The person listened to the artist's songs even during difficult times, symbolized by diamond snows.
And as the emerald leaves returned, I felt the golden glows
As spring arrived and nature returned to life, the singer felt warmth and happiness, symbolized by golden glows.
Of early love begin to fill my heart with treasures no one knows
The singer feels the early stages of love and treasures these feelings, which are personal and unknown to others.
You gave the spring to me with an ancient ivory rose
The person gave the artist a gift, symbolized by an ancient ivory rose, which allowed them to feel the joy and happiness associated with spring.
The love I found in your sapphire eyes is nestled into my soul
The love the artist found in the person's eyes is deeply ingrained in their soul, implying a strong emotional connection.
In the kisses of your ruby mouth my hollow heart grew whole
The person's kisses made the artist feel complete, filling a void in their heart.
And came to know the touch that sows desire, a flower of fire that grows
Through the person's touch, the singer learned about desire, symbolized by a growing flower of fire.
And burns my pride to cinders, how I love you, Ivory Rose
The artist's love for the person is so strong and intense that it burns away their pride.
Chorus
Repeats the chorus from before, emphasizing the importance of the person to speaker.
Ivory Rose, Ivory Rose....
Repeats the title of the song, further emphasizing the importance of the person who is symbolized as an ivory rose.
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Amazing!