September 21, 1934

[Hartmut]

[B4real]

I didn’t know if we were having a thread this year to commemorate Leonard’s birthday so that’s a good idea, Hartmut!
I hope you don’t mind if I also join in here.

I was just thinking about the theme for the new album and today after looking at the video for The Goal with its black background and embossed gold images I was inspired to do this design below. But for a different feeling I’ve used mainly the cooler colour purple which is the complimentary contrast colour of the warmer gold.

From Leonard’s very first concert in 1970 to his very last one in 2013 he has sung these words –
“But I will go on……then we’ll come from these shadows, I mean these very shadows”.

This he has always done and will always do.

"He’s there where the light and the darkness divide".

[Hartmut]

Intriguing picture, Bev!

[holydove]

Hartmut & Bev, both of your posts are so lovely & beautiful, that I feel compelled to add an offering. So, shabby though it may be, here is something I wrote in honor of our Leonard's 85th birthday:

Darling, Where Are You?

And when they ask, saying "Darling, where are you?"
What shall I tell them

My heaven my love
my eternal dove
who carried me off to the faraway
who ferried me down to the deep
who lifted me up to the ecstasy
who taught this soul to weep

who cradled my heart in the sound of unborn
who rescued me in the sea of forlorn
who mended the love so cruelly shorn
My heaven my dove
my eternal love

I am still there
And darling, where are you?

[B4real]

Thanks Hartmut and Rachel

And Rachel, that's a very moving poem - so well thought out!

[LisaLCFan]

What a beautiful, heartfelt poem, holydove/Rachel. I am sure that many of us can relate to the sentiments -- I certainly do. Thank you for sharing it.

[holydove]

Bev & Lisa, I had to summon some courage to post that poem, so I want you to know that your very sweet words are appreciated - thank you!

[Hartmut]

Hi Holydove,

Sorry for being late; but I've just now seen your poem, and of course I also like it! - Let's hope he somehow hears you.

Hartmut

[AlanM]

Hi Holydove,
I would like to add my congratulations and express my admiration of your poem. I love it.
If your use of the word “shabby” is not as tongue in cheek as Leonard’s, it certainly should be.
I am in awe of people with a creative talent - you should share more with us.
Best wishes,
Alan

[mutti]

Thank you for sharing your poem Rachel holydove. It is much appreciated and touching.
Thank you Bev for your purple drawing.
What can I say...Leonard you are missed by so many. Thank you so much and Ha you are so right to quote those words...he did live for music...How lucky are we to have it in our hearts and lives.
Leslie

[holydove]

Alan, thank you so much for taking the time to post your very generous & thoughtful comments - it means alot to me & I am very touched by your sensitivity & kindness.

Hartmut, thank you too, no need to apologize, & thank you for starting the thread & giving us an opportunity to express our love & gratitude for the miracle of Leonard Cohen's birth; I hope he is hearing all of us...

Leslie, thank you also for your lovely post & you are right, we are so fortunate for all that Leonard has given us, including each other...

[B4real]

And I've just noticed this -

Thank you Bev for your purple drawing.
Leslie

So nice of you to say that Leslie, and as always it's absolute pleasure to depict Leonard in any shape or form!!