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... i didn't fall in love of courseit's never up to youbut she was walking back and forthand i was passing throughLeonard Cohen
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First of all nothing will happen and a little laternothing will happen againLeonard Cohen
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DEAR DIÂARYYou are greater than the BibleAnd the ConÂferÂence of the BirdsAnd the UpÂanÂishadsAll put toÂgethÂer You are more seÂvere Than the ScripÂturesAnd HamÂmuraÂbi’s CodeMore danÂgerÂous than Luther’s paÂper Nailed to the CatheÂdral door You are sweetÂer Than the Song of SongsMightÂier by far Than the Epic of GilÂgameshAnd braver Than the Sagas of IceÂlandI bow my head in gratÂitude To the ones who give their lives To keep the seÂcret The daiÂly seÂcret UnÂder lock and key Dear DiÂaryI mean no disÂreÂspect But you are more subÂlime Than any SaÂcred TextSomeÂtimes just a list Of my events Is holiÂer than the Bill of RightsAnd more inÂtense .Leonard Cohen
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My animal howls My angel's upset But I'm not allowed A trace of regretLeonard Cohen
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You should gofrom place to placerecovering the poemsthat have been written for youto which you can affix your signature. Don't discuss these matterswith anyone. Retrieve. Retrieve.When the basket is fullsomeone will appearto whom you can present it.Leonard Cohen
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I know she is coming I know she will look And that is the longing And this is the book.Leonard Cohen
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The RemoteI often think about youwhen I’m lying alone inmy room with my mouthopen and the remotelost somewhere in the bed.Leonard Cohen