Like a bird on the wire, Like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free. Like a worm on a hook, Like a knight from some old fashioned book I have saved all my ribbons for thee. If i, if I have been unkind, I hope that you can just let it go by. If i, if I have been untrue I hope you know it was never to you.
Like a baby, stillborn, Like a beast with his horn I have torn everyone who reached out for me. But I swear by this song And by all that I have done wrong I will make it all up to thee. I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch, He said to me, you must not ask for so much. And a pretty woman leaning in her darkened door, She cried to me, hey, why not ask for more?
Oh like a bird on the wire, Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
Leornard Cohen
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Your health is your wealth
the hand writes by itself
and nature operates by stealth
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Reviews of "Like A Bird On A Wire ----- Three Liner"
Peter you are such a brilliant man! Your poetry is on a higher level than most, as is your knowledge! Your faith has made you an inspired man and I feel grateful to have you as a poet friend! Thank you for all your uplifting comments and prayers!
A double treat for me, Peter as I absolutly LOVE Leonard Cohen and you have done an excellent job with the Tres Linhas format also. I smile everytime I see some poet recognize Mr. Cohen for I believe he is one of the great poets of our time as well as one heck of a musician and song writer. I think I must go listen to "Sisters of Mercy" and "Famous Blue Raincoat" now....TaTa!
This wisdom is a book of life.
Your wisdom is precious to me Peter because you respect our world and you love with a true heart.
Thank you!
Love and harmony.
Susan
Reviewed by A. Santo (Reader)
Reviewed on May 9, 2006
Yes nature does and you have written three lines worth a thousand words. Good day to you dear friend. :)
Oooo... such truisms here, Peter, that are subtley concealed within your three lines in a mysterious way... makes me think of a conjuring trick, though I don't know why. Either that or a parable, pointing up true worth versus false perception. Cunning... but very beautiful, somehow.... like most of nature itself! Fascinated by your juxtaposition of chosen ideas... and must be a bit brain dead as to how they do or do not fit together... Aahh!! Therein lies the sleight of hand, perhaps??!! Thank you for making me think... as usual!! :)) K xx
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Love and peace,
Eileen
Loved this write, peter, well done
love and peace
Gorgeous, profoundly moving write; well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Take care,
Sherry
God Bless
Michelle!
Your wisdom is precious to me Peter because you respect our world and you love with a true heart.
Thank you!
Love and harmony.
Susan
Blessings, Dove
Love Tinka
Birgit and Roger