Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[jarkko]

[oblivion]

Thank you so much, dear Eija& Jarkko, love and peace to you and all Cohenites

[B4real]

Thanks Jarkko, for your words and thoughtful photo of what I perceive is another of Eija’s excellent ice sculptures!

May you, your family, forum members and all others throughout the world be happy and safe now and at all times.
With all the turmoil in the world at the moment, I count my blessings I live where I do.

I hope you don’t mind that I add our traditional LC Christmas song of Silent Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym5ip4CaOho

While I was putting my image together, I was reminded of the post I did 6 years ago at this time of the year with a similar theme and words - https://www.leonardcohenforum.com/viewt ... ys#p368129

Some words below from Leonard that inspired my image:

Lift me like an olive branch, and be my homeward dove
~ Dance Me To The End Of Love

Man of peace or man of war,
the peacock spreads his lovely / deadly fan.
~ Story Of Isaac from Frankfurt 1970 / Berlin 1972

You can ask for peace on earth.
There's a few that do.
Or you can ask for peace of mind.
It's very rare but we've had one or two.
Or ask that human suffering unwind
And justify itself by what's behind.
~ Wishing Window from Night Magic musical 1985

My life escaped
And peace was there
That is the longing
This is the hook [prayer]
~ LC Memorial Concert Montreal 2017

What is Christmas?
It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.
~ Agnes M. Pahro

Yes; my absolute very best wishes for the season and forever to all,
Bev

[dar]

Always wishing you and Eija peace and love. Thank you for all you have done for us Jarkko. Big hugs to you both.

[its4inthemorning]

Thanks to all those who post here, and especially to those who share their verbal eloquence and artistic talents. I am neither a wordsmith nor an artist in any sense, so such posts are always welcome gifts.

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[LisaLCFan]

All the best wishes to everyone: may peace, happiness, health, and whatever else enriches and fulfills your lives, be bountiful during the festive season and beyond. Cheers!

[christineanne]

What a beautiful picture!

As ever, thank you to Eija and Jarkko and all those 'behind the scenes' who make sure this forum is always such a good place to visit

To them and to all forum users and visitors, I send my warmest good wishes for a joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year

[nenad]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, dear people. Peace, health, happiness, and may Leonard's music always be with you.
Nenad

[Wybe]

[Geoffrey]

We hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy and happiness!
Eija & Jarkko

the same back to you both, and to everyone here

[Janetld]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all, thank you for the beautiful photos and pictures, thank you Jarkko and Eija and moderators and everyone who makes this such a lovely place to visit. Love Janet

[merton]

Hello,

thank you Jarkko and Eija. For keeping the Forum alive in a world that seems at present to be adrift. For the forum members who keep the conversation going, the channels open.

Love and peace, love thy neighbour. The simple seems so difficult.

Sleep well tonight and may 2024 awaken to hints of heart-felt conversion. Whatever happens to the heart?

All the best,
merton

[ThanksfortheTrouble]

[drsing]

[Joe Way]

Love and hugs to both Eija & Jarkko and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all of our dear forum friends!

Love,

Anne & Joe