The Poet of song

We lost the Poet of song.

The Poet of song had left us. Leonard Cohen.

       

The Poet of song

Thank you Leonard Cohen. You taught me. Words had great meaning and could come alive. You were the Poet of song. I saw you in concert in 1978 and 1979 in Germany. You were a legend to many already. The great Poet had left us. He shall never be forgotten. The word-men and word-women will hold dearly to his special song and voice. I miss you already Leonard Cohen. I hope you are singing in the tower of song.

 

 

Author's Note

Today we lost Leonard Cohen. He was my teacher. Made words and song have meaning.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... I never saw Leonard Cohen in
person... I did discover his song, "Hallelujah" that
I love. I appreciate the videos you have shared.
I agree, John, your poetry does remind me of
the poetry and songs of Leonard Cohen. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I was introduced to Leonard Cohen by a German girlfriend in 1976. He made me want to write and create. He had many great songs.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... 1976 was the year my daughter was born.
Having been raised by the Bible, in school and church,
I can relate perfectly to Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah.
I have known German friends who have a great depth
of emotions and capacity for love and devotion. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

They do and they did. They love music and the word.

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful tribute & an interesting share, with your gut-level response to this sad news, plus your perfect song spins. It's so nice to get back to real life after all the news being dominated by this ridiculous election drama. Losing the "poet of song" (awesome phrase) is a bummer, but at least it reminds us of our humanity & our connections on this planet! (((HUGS)))

[Coyote Poetry]

It does. Cohen's song made us feel human. He wrote of love struggle and the honesty of living. Thank you dear friend for reading and the comment.

[Ken Simm.]

'He is not forgotten or gone'. I certainly will remember the impact he had on the whole of my concious life.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. A singer and Poet. His songs and words will keep him alive for us.

[Ted Kniffen]

Have been a fan since 1969. Loved his songs and poems. Maybe his words sum it up.

'One by one, the guests arrive
The guests are coming through
The open-hearted many
The broken-hearted few
And no one knows where the night is going
And no one knows why the wine is flowing'

He'll be missed, John.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Ted. His words will stand strong and the Poet of song will not be forgotten.

[Papaya]

Sad day, we lost a great one. Your words and style often remind me of his songs/poem...

[Coyote Poetry]

One of the legends are gone. We will miss him.