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.

[Lydia Shutter]

Leonard Cohen made such an impact on the music and poetry worlds. His "Hallelujah" is so moving....it touches the soul. Your tribute is heartfelt. May he R.I.P. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

He had many great songs. He will be missed.

[Gandré]

He created an emotively forceful listening and yet is his song soothing. I listened to the first one. It's a chanson, it's comforting. Thank you for creating a tribute to him.

[Coyote Poetry]

He was my mentor for writing for 40 years and always shall be. Thank you dear friend for stopping by.

[Valentine]

John, sadly the world loses another great writer and singer. In my heart I feel the old timers were the best. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too. The words had meaning. He will be missed.

[Lorry]

A wonderful tribute to a great loss for us all.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Leonard Cohen will be missed.

[Anindita Janhabee]

Massive support can be seen... Awesome dedication to a legend and a nice person. Keep it up!!
I'm sure he's doing the same work in the other world... And his fellow mates are appreciating him there too...
Sad yet memorable.... It sucks... to know such departure moments...
Good piece though.... keep writing...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Anindita. I appreciate the comment.

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Hello Coyote, what a lovely tribute! I recently read Book of Mercy as apart of a Uni paper, and was moved by his words. I knew him only for his music prior to two years ago. I liked your phrase 'you were the Poet of song' perfectly expressed. Cheers Starz

[Coyote Poetry]

He was the Poet of song and thank you reading dear Starzy.

[Weeping willow]

A beautiful tribute to a great poet and singer,we lose them one by one.Yet their voices remain like a constant song;-]

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Movies and the new singers. Keep him alive. He was a living legend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

another one lost....i am starting to really feel old...all the actors, comedians, musicians and poets are gone...or at least many of them.

only two of the Beatles left---it's very sad, but we are left with all of his music, words etc.
so he will always be with us.

this is a nice tribute, Coyote...

really nice...i had my inspiration to writing from my best friend in college...she has been gone since 1993....ALS...

and another close friend who died in 1984 in a fire...

my other inspirations to start writing...simon and garfunkel...always feuding but still around.


"Hallelujah" is a favorite of many.

[Coyote Poetry]

He had many great songs and we need our muses. You are right. The legends of our youth are leaving us too quickly. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.

[ManasaC]

The dead are never truly lost they live on in our memories.
"I hope you are singing in the tower of song."
I have never heard his songs but there is a depth in his tone and the words.
Thank you for sharing this!
May his soul rest in Peace...

[Coyote Poetry]

He had many great songs. "Joan of Arc" is another great one. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[wordman]

,another founder if you will of poetry and music
another great that will never be replaced in our time.
and you left out bird on a wire

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. He won't be forgotten. His songs will keep him alive forever.