"Like a bird on the wire,
Like a drunk in a midnight choir,
I have tried,
In my way,
To be free."

Hi all, I hope people have not lost interest in this topic! Are there any new or reformed ideas floating around out there? It is surprising to me how a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with Leonard has massive views and input whereas one that expresses true interest and promotes thoughtful c...

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Hi all, Some great posts so far! Janem I can totally relate to your comments on the relation between poetry and song. That is one reason why I am interested in hearing what other Cohen fans think of the question. I think it is fascinating that Homer sang his verse. I know that his work was not writt...

Hiya,

I'm working on a paper for a class I am in and am very interested in having some fan input. The topic covers Cohen's poetry and asks: Is Cohens poetry more powerful when it is sung or read? I hope you can offer some personal insights and thanks in advance for your input!

Tyler