"despite how all things may appear, faith prevails that love will prevail." Well said Lizzy! Believng in a creator, it is clear to me that we are not created for mistrust, despair and hate, but rather for faith, hope and love. We are our most our true selves when we believe and respond to ...

I love your quote of Teilhard de Chardin. It teems with truth.

Lizzy, I do agree with you that a primary meaning of those words must include the awful tragedy of war and killing in the name of God, religion and self righteous government. What the US government is doing in Iraq is exercising our own self righteousness without regard to real justice. We have had ...

I find this song to be tremendously hopeful. When I listen to the words as they wear against the melody (and I do have a sense that they are in tension with each other) I hear the refain 'Oh Love aren't you tired yet' crying out that in some strange way things still work out right. Love never does t...

We can still participate in legitimate democratic dissension. I believe that it is more important than ever that we write letters to our Senators and congressmen asking that they do not support Mr. Bush's policies with regard to foreign affairs. Mr Bush is not a man I want for my president. Apparent...

It is never the duty of a citizen to disobey a higher law in order to follow a lower law. Laws are made for the good of the people - people are not made for the good of laws. Always remember that Justice supercedes Obedience.

For me it is "Love Itself" "There was nothing left between the nameless and the named.". What a great line!

My favorite group is the Rascals. They were an American group from the late 60's and early 70's who had some great hits, including "People Got to Be Free", which is probably their most famous song. Their music is very different than Leonard's, but somehow they both have put together bodies...

I have been faithfully reading your comments and interactions since I first joined the forum last fall. I am amazed by some of the words that have been interchanged between various members, and I must tell you that your sharing reinforces what I have heard over and over again in Leonard's songs - we...

Thank you Lightning - Thank you Joe. I appreciate both of your comments and feedback. I really like the idea that mysticism and contemplation can be such a part of sexual sensuality in Cohen's music. It rings with a truth that our western culture totally misses. We identify sexuality with beer comme...

For me the song that is most sensual is Paper Thin Hotel. I think that song touches the very core of masculine longing and insecurity

Hello. I'm a new fan of Leonard Cohen. I am amazed that I had not heard of his music earlier. His songs are absolutely beautiful! I had heard Suzanne and Famous Blue Raincoat before, but I had no idea he has written so many wonderful songs. I first heard Anthem 2 months ago and had to find out more ...