This Sunday 7th of November, will be the fifth anniversay of Leonard Cohen’s passing. On that day 2016, I wrote this poem “Home”, as my little tribute to the man who was my personal muse and mentor for over fifty years. Back then my words were inspired by his song, “Show Me The Place” … and now I have to add “Thank You For Dance” Leonard Cohen …
Home
Take me to my home
Home is where my heart is
Home is on that windy hill
Home is a secret valley
Home is a heavenly cloud
Take me to my home
I’m waiting here all alone
I’m packed ready to go
I’m departing this old place
I’m leaving this world behind
Take me to my home
I know the beyond will be greener
I know you’ll there
I know you’ve been waiting
I know you’ll hold me again
Hold me in our home
Ivor Steven (c) November 7th 2016
G’day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I’m an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I’ve been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I’ve been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems. View all posts by ivor20
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Such a poignant poem Ivor
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Thank you Sadje… yes a poem that deeply articulates the huge impact Leonard Cohen has had on me over so many years … 😎🌝🖤
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful ♥️
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Thank you Donna… and I’ve just started playing Leonard Cohen music, … I have enough in my collection to see me through to Sunday night !! 😎
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
My tribute post for Leonard Cohen, up at “Go Dog Go Cafe”
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Heartfelt
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Very much so for me Derrick 😊😎
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You know he’s a fave of mine. 🙂 Such a beautiful, heart-touching poem to him, Ivor. 🙂 Some tears filled my eyes.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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My words full short of the mark in expressing the depth of mt emotions I have for him and the importance of how my life and career .. ((Hugs)) This one always grabs me .. “If It Be Your Will”, brilliantly performed by Antony ..
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A touching poem, Ivor. ❤ I believe that it is easier to enjoy the now if you don't fear the future! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl …and I continue to enjoy Leonard Cohen’s words and music every day … they continue to be a great source of inspiration 😀🌏💕
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