When you call me close to tell me your body is not beautiful I want to summon the eyes and hidden mouths of stone and light and water to testify agai… - Leonard Cohen

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When you call me close
to tell me
your body is not beautiful
I want to summon
the eyes and hidden mouths
of stone and light and water
to testify against you.

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About Leonard Cohen

Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.

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Birth Name: Leonard Norman Cohen
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I want to summon
the eyes and hidden mouths
of stone and light and water
to testify against you.
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