Sunday, November 27, 2016

Leonard Cohen - Thank you




Leonard Cohen died on November 7, 2016.

Leonard Cohen lived on poetry, music and love …

I had the privilege to see him in a live performance here in Montreal (his home town) almost four years ago to the day.  There was thunderous applause when he sang his amazing song “Hallellujah” and added a word as shown below:

“I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come home to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the lord of song
With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah.”

I am consistently moved by Leonard Cohen’s songs more than any other poet/singer.  His music evokes emotions of love and longing but also joy.  

As a Montrealer, I am privileged to be able to easily go to his house and his gravesite.  I visited these two places recently and took these photographs.








“And she feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China …” lyrics from “Suzanne”



"Hineni" is said to mean "Here I am" 
and is repeated in his song "You Want It Darker".


A beautiful rose in the fog and cold.



Thank you dear Leonard for your generosity in sharing your gift with all of us.

10 comments:

  1. It always hurts when we lose such a true genius. Thank you for the virtual visit to a place i won't be able to go myself any time soon.

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    1. You are so right about how it hurts, messymimi. I'm glad I was able to give you this "virtual visit".

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  2. I am happy that you posted this. I was first introduced to him in poetry class back in uni.

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    1. I'm glad you liked the post Anvilcloud and I'm glad you are a fan.

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  3. Nice post and good pictures. Flighty xx

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  4. A fitting tribute indeed Doris. From the outpouring of love that has and is still occurring it is clear he touched the hearts and souls of so many.

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    1. Very well said Didee. Thanks for this comment.

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  5. His lyric, his melody, his voice are a reflection of his soul - the essence of a man.

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