9 Intimate Leonard Cohen Poems on Love for Your Wedding Vows
Leonard Cohen was an iconic Canadian poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter celebrated for his deep, gravelly voice and hauntingly poetic lyrics. Known as one of the most distinctive literary voices of the late 20th century, Cohen explored themes of romance, spirituality, heartbreak, and devotion with rare vulnerability and grace. His work seamlessly bridges classical poetry and modern music, capturing the raw, quiet beauty of human connection in just a few sparse lines. Because his writing treats love with such intimate reverence, his shorter verses make timeless inspiration for couples writing their own personalized wedding vows.
1.
I came so far for beauty
I left so much behind
My heart was like a weather vane
That turned with every wind
2.
As the mist leaves no scar
On the dark green hill,
So my body leaves no scar
On you, nor ever will.
3.
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in
Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove
Dance me to the end of love
4.
I loved you when the love was wide
I loved you when the love was small
I loved you when you were my wife
I loved you when you were my wall
5.
I hear you're singing everywhere
And making people weep
I hear you're doing very well
In love and in your sleep
6.
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
7.
I have moved to a desk
in a room of my own
where I write about love
and I listen to the bone
8.
I'm standing on the ledge
and the night is very cold
I'm waiting for the moment
when your arms will enfold
9.
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you think you maybe trust her
For she's touched your perfect body with her mind
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