The work underwent significant transformation over several years :
The printed poem is dedicated to Sandra Merriman , a friend and artist who passed away in 1998.
At its core, the piece explores the "invincible defeat" of aging and the shift from hot, youthful passion to a more seasoned, profound awareness of love and mortality .
Features a subset of the poem's many verses, set to a minimalist electronic track produced by Robinson.
In the poem, Cohen contrasts the beloved’s blooming life ("lily to the heat") with his own fragility ("snowman standing in the rain"), acknowledging his temporary nature.
A recurring Cohen metaphor for the ordinary world of commerce, desire, and survival where one must "turn tricks" and get their "fix". It represents the gritty, daily hustle that contrasts with the "Masterpiece"—a higher state of peace or transcendental understanding .
The work underwent significant transformation over several years :
The printed poem is dedicated to Sandra Merriman , a friend and artist who passed away in 1998. A Thousand Kisses Deep
At its core, the piece explores the "invincible defeat" of aging and the shift from hot, youthful passion to a more seasoned, profound awareness of love and mortality . In the poem, Cohen contrasts the beloved’s blooming
Features a subset of the poem's many verses, set to a minimalist electronic track produced by Robinson. In the poem
In the poem, Cohen contrasts the beloved’s blooming life ("lily to the heat") with his own fragility ("snowman standing in the rain"), acknowledging his temporary nature.
A recurring Cohen metaphor for the ordinary world of commerce, desire, and survival where one must "turn tricks" and get their "fix". It represents the gritty, daily hustle that contrasts with the "Masterpiece"—a higher state of peace or transcendental understanding .
