Leonard Cohen, the spiritual leader of contemporary pop music, has announced the dates for his tour of North America. His first concert in the US in 15 years was Thursday night at the Beacon in New York, reviewed here. More on his tour dates here.
A taste of what attracts me to this remarkable poet-singer. This one seems to be about the challenge of holy callings that are not at all easy.
My Time
My time is running out
and still
I have not sung
the true song
the great song
I admit
that I seem
to have lost my courage
a glance in the mirror
a glimpse into my heart
makes me want
to shut up forever
so why do you lean me here
Lord of my life
lean me at this table
in the middle of the night
wondering
how to be beautiful
from 2006's Book of Longing, p. 178.
anon and peace,
Chris
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