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I would have done the same things
even if there were no death
I will not be held like a drunkard
under the cold tap of facts
I refuse the universal alibi

...these are ruining my life...

...is his ability to dig into these incredibly deep and buried feelings, experiences, and nostalgia with a few simple words. He has a way of arranging words even sometimes in a way that can seem outwardly vulgar but is in reality so tender and profound. He has quickly become a new favorite of mine, both as a poet and a singer
5 stars

Oh Leonard Cohen how I adore you. I realized in the process of reading these poems just how many of my favorite artists you have inspired in one way or another (fun fact including Lana in Kintsugi, "that's how the light gets in" taken from Anthem). The Tower of Song, Democracy, The Faithless Wife, Thousand Kisses Deep, and Crazy to Love You were my favorites from this last section. What I love so much about Cohen...