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Leonard Cohen Quotes about Poetry

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Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.

Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.

Leonard Cohen
Writing, Poetry, Ashes
"My favourite word in songwriting history is 'that'" by Laura Barton, www.theguardian.com. May 31, 2007.

Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove Dance me to the end of love

Leonard Cohen
Poetry, Burning, Olive Branches
Song: Dance Me To The End Of Love, Album: Various Positions, 1984

Poetry is a verdict rather than an intention.

Leonard Cohen
Art, Poetry, Intention
"A Visit With Leonard Cohen: Poetry, Britney Spears and More With a Master" by Mark Binelli, www.rollingstone.com. November 16, 2016.

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