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Happy Birthday, Leonard Cohen

Happy 75th Birthday to the singing poet (more poet than singer). I was introduced to L.Cohen about 37 years ago by two friends, who also taught me Hearts in more ways than one. He wiped my slate blank, gave me a new religion, and planted seeds I’m still waiting to grow. Nobody weaves sex and religion more intricately than Mr Leonard Cohen (L.Koan).

Sixteen years ago, Mer and I went to Paolo Solari to see L.Cohen. It was dreadful to sit among glassy-eyed fans who insisted on singing along – not that he couldn’t use the help. I hate fans. Might be time to watch McCabe and Mrs Miller again.

From The Writer’s Almanac (9/21/04)

Leonard Cohen wrote, “As our eyes grow accustomed to sight they armour themselves against wonder.”

Happy Birthday and thank you very much. mjh

Lyrics to Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, one of his masterpieces (cue The Master’s Song, while we’re at it).

mjh’s blog — Leonard Cohen’s Birthday (2004)

[hattip to the singing blogger, NewMexiKen]

2 Comments

1. MJH:

   From one blogger to another….I have read and know you’re going through a tough time. There’s really no answer to that, or anything, but speaking of L. Cohen, sometimes the whole thing makes more sense when I listen to “One of Us Cannot Be Wrong”.

   Okay, honestly, none of it makes any more sense when I listen to that. It just helps.

   scot

   Comment by scot — Thu 09/24/09 #

2. Agreed, Scot. Thanks. peace, mjh

   Comment by mjh — Thu 09/24/09 #

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