Severe withdrawal symptoms ....
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:08 pm
What an extraordinary year. We (our family) had to come with tragedy and trauma but the seemingly impossible also happened, and my hero went on tour. I had the sheer unadulterated joy of seeing Leonard for the first time in just over 15 years when he appeared on stage in Halifax on May 13 and since then I have been to, erm, rather a lot of shows. The UK was blessed with plenty of dates and I have taken full advantage of the opportunity. Leonard kept me going through the hard times.
Alas, it's all over now and, for the first time since March 14, I do not have a Leonard Cohen show to look forward to. My sister, who lives in Perth WA, suggested I go over there in February but I can't get away at that time of year for more than a few days and not even I am mad enough to go to Australia for 3-4 days, so I must learn to cope with my withdrawal symptoms.
HOWEVER, there is a crack in everything and maybe a tiny glimmer of light is already visible. I hear suggestions that there might be another tour in the offing for next Summer. Has anyone else heard anything, or know when we might expect to hear anything?
Jarkko, please forgive my impatience. I am prepared for disappointment, but I really cannot bear the thought that I may have seen Leonard for the very last time last night.
Wendy
Alas, it's all over now and, for the first time since March 14, I do not have a Leonard Cohen show to look forward to. My sister, who lives in Perth WA, suggested I go over there in February but I can't get away at that time of year for more than a few days and not even I am mad enough to go to Australia for 3-4 days, so I must learn to cope with my withdrawal symptoms.
HOWEVER, there is a crack in everything and maybe a tiny glimmer of light is already visible. I hear suggestions that there might be another tour in the offing for next Summer. Has anyone else heard anything, or know when we might expect to hear anything?
Jarkko, please forgive my impatience. I am prepared for disappointment, but I really cannot bear the thought that I may have seen Leonard for the very last time last night.
Wendy