Poetry on the Plinth in Trafalgar Square

[Kanga]

Next week I will be on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London for an hour.

As part of enjoying this unique opportunity, I am going to read poetry chosen by my friends and family.

I would like to include a poem by Leonard Cohen as a birthday celebration and for the fans on this forum.

My choice would be "Because of a few songs" but I am open to other suggestions

BECAUSE OF A FEW SONGS


Because of a few songs
wherein I spoke of their
mystery,
women have been
exceptionally kind
to my old age.
They make a secret place
in their busy lives
and they take me there.
They become naked
in their different ways
and they say,
"Look at me, Leonard
look at me one last time."
Then they bend over the bed
and cover me up
like a baby that is shivering.


The live link to trafalgar square is
http://www.oneandother.co.uk/

And my supporter's page is http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/Carol_C

[mat james]

Great idea Kanga.
"If the cap fits, wear it." as they say! (Your choice of poem)
Lucky you.

(I'll miss you by about 3 weeks) Enjoy!

MatbbgJ

[Kanga]

I will be on the plinth on Thursday 20th August from 7am to 8am.
I intend to read "Because of a Few Songs" towards the end - say 07:50 BST approx.
Thanks for your support.