And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water
And he spent a long time watching from his lonely wooden tower
And when he knew for certain only drowning men could see him
He said all men will be sailors then until the sea shall free them
But he himself was broken, long before the sky would open
Forsaken, almost human, he sank beneath your wisdom like a stone
And you want to travel with him, and you want to travel blind
And then you think maybe you’ll trust him
For he’s touched your perfect body with his mind
―Leonard Cohen, “Suzanne”, from the album Songs of Leonard Cohen, 1967
[For this week, I’ve chosen the writings of Leonard Cohen. As a poet, songwriter, novelist, and theologian, Cohen explores life from every topic and angle. Speaking/singing with haunting metaphor, dark and brooding, Cohen seemingly cast spells as he writes and sings. His voice is heavy, stirring emotions that dwells deep within us. Emotions that needed to move and breathe. I hope that these poems and songs help to deepen you. -Jim Marsh, Jr.]
