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bloggers (silent) poetry reading
February 2, 2009
Poem
Leonard Cohen
I heard of a man
who says words so beautifully
that if he only speaks their name
women give themselves to him.
If I am dumb beside your body
while silence blossoms like tumors on our lips
it is because I hear a man climb stairs
and clear his throat outside our door.
From Let Us Compare Mythologies. Contact Press, 1956.
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Posted by jodi on February 2, 2009 at 12.11pm
Categories: poetry
Comments on "bloggers (silent) poetry reading"
Leonard is my favorite poet/songwriter. A perfect addition to the poetry fest!!!! Thank you!
Posted by deborah oak on February 3, 2009 at 2.55pm :: link