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I am not the one who loves - It's love that chooses me. When hatred with his package comes, you forbid delivery...

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Leonard Cohen
Age: 82 †
Born: 1934
Born: September 21
Died: 2016
Died: November 7
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a kite is a victim you are sure of. you love it because it pulls.
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No penance serves to renew them, no massive transfusions of trust. Why not even revenge can undo them, so twisted these vows and so crushed.
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You have money, fame, youth, beauty, talent. That's a good start... for feeling good.
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There are no letters in the mailbox And there are no grapes upon the vine And there are no chocolates in your boxes anymore And there are no diamonds in the mine
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