Leonard Cohen Quotes About Poetry

Quotes about: Poetry

• 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

• The moon is swimming naked and the summer night is fragrant with a mighty expectation of relief.

  Leonard Cohen

  Summer, Swimming, Moon

  Song: Closing Time, Album: The Future, 1992

• 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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