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Silence

was not his music
          that made him my man~

          the sound of crickets




  Leonard Cohen's Summer Haiku
  My favourite haiku

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Caren Krutsinger

July 3, 2020 at 5:26 AM

This is so summer love like.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 3, 2020 at 10:45 AM

I do so love the sound of crickets. xomo

Silent One

June 24, 2020 at 7:58 AM

Shhh....

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 24, 2020 at 11:41 AM

I know, bragging I'm a Cohen fan around these parts ;),

Judy Ball

June 22, 2020 at 1:44 PM

I like this too. So much said in so few words. Great job. God Bless, JB PS Please take a look at my last poem. Added something to it.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 23, 2020 at 7:08 AM

Thank you Judy, will do :))) xomo

Sara Kendrick

June 22, 2020 at 12:14 PM

I enjoyed his song "Hallelujah, Hallelujah" but more so the Christian versions of the song. Sara

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 23, 2020 at 7:07 AM

I am sure you are not alone, He is not everybody's cup of tea. Have a lovely day Sara, xomo

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

June 20, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Oh, I really love this, Maureen! I know Cohen wrote some great songs, but I didn't know about his poetry. Thanks for sharing this...blessings, Rhonda xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 22, 2020 at 10:41 AM

Ah, Bob, and, The Boss <3

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

June 21, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Many people also say that Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen can't sing, but to me, they are poets and great songwriters. I also think they're great singers. For me, it's about the delivery and the emotion conveyed. That's why they are great live performers, too. Leonard Cohen influenced many. Thanks for educating me. I'm going to check out his poetry :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 21, 2020 at 5:41 PM

I thought he was just a music man myself till a grade 9 poetry lesson presented Suzanne. Many still say he couldn't sing, but he delivered his poetry none the less. He's an icon in these parts ;), (I even got the tattoo) xomo!

Panagiota Romios

June 19, 2020 at 10:09 PM

So very cool! Enjoyed this... Panagiota xoxo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 20, 2020 at 11:40 AM

Thank you Panagiota! It's an ode to Leonard ;), xomo

Regina Mcintosh

June 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Intrigued. God bless you with love, dear friend, Gina

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 20, 2020 at 11:39 AM

Thank you Regina! An ode to Leonard Cohen for his haiku: silence and a deeper silence when the crickets hesitate. xomo!

Arturo Michael

June 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

The breathing of silence...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 20, 2020 at 11:38 AM

My honey often says "everything begins and ends with a breath" ...xomo

Kim Rodrigues

June 19, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Love this! A lovely mixture!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 20, 2020 at 11:37 AM

Thank you Kim! Another for Leonard ;), xomo

Alexis Y.

June 18, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Hi , What a deep Senryu. “Music” is loud, but the sound of “crickets chirping “ represent “ silence” And silence is where one gains there most understanding. Not many words but deep.I’m adding this to my favs. Have and nice day.PS,thanks for being the first to comment on my most recent blog:-) Alexis

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 19, 2020 at 8:45 AM

Thank you Alexis, I am so glad you caught that. Leonard Cohen's raspy voice has been mocked by poets here, so that element is delivered here too. "I'm your man" a famous song of his; and my favourite haiku: "silence and a deeper silence when the crickets hesitate". Warm hugs always my friend, xomo!

Timothy Mcguire

June 18, 2020 at 4:09 PM

interesting, made me think, I like this one

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 18, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Thank you Timothy! I took a literal interpretation of the contest prompt and wrote about my favourite haiku ;), Leonard Cohen: "silence and a deeper silence when the crickets hesitate" xomo!

Gershon Wolf

June 17, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Those crickets started a dance craze back in the 1960's: 'C'mon baby, do the hesitation!' ~ Reluctantly

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 18, 2020 at 6:23 AM

Leonard did write it in the 60's; Crickets probably worked better than Beatles... ;), xomo!

Michelle Faulkner

June 17, 2020 at 6:54 PM

To me, crickets are musical - they sing the sound of summer -

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 18, 2020 at 6:23 AM

They are music to my ears too <3

Rico Leffanta

June 17, 2020 at 1:35 PM

The sound of crickets is a welcome diversion at any cricket match! Aloha! Rico

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 18, 2020 at 6:25 AM

LOL! Never been, but I'll take your word for it. RSD! xomo

Mahtab Bangalee

June 17, 2020 at 5:54 AM

yeah; it's beautiful really

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 17, 2020 at 8:29 AM

Another fan, yay! It has been a favourite of mine long before I ever attempted to write haiku. Thank you Mahtab, xomo

Connie Marcum Wong

June 17, 2020 at 3:31 AM

Beautiful Mo. I love reading haiku. xxoo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 17, 2020 at 8:31 AM

Thank you Connie! I hope I honour him well with this offering. Are you familiar with his haiku? Leonard Cohen: silence and a deeper silence when the crickets hesitate. An all time favourite poem for me. xomo

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