SISTERS OF MERCY

Oh, the sisters of mercy

 They are not departed or gone.

They were waiting for me

When I thought that I just can't go on

And they brought  me their comfort

And later  they brought me their song

Oh, I hope you run into them 

You who've been travelling so long. 

Yes, you who must leave everything

That you cannot control.

It begins with your family

But soon it comes round to your soul.

Well,I've been where you're hanging

I think I can see how you're pinned

When you're not feeling holy

Your loneliness says that you've sinned.

They lay down beside me

I made my confession to them

They touched both my eyes

And I touched the dew on their hem

If your life  is a leaf

That the seasons tear off and condemn

They will bind  you  with love

That is graceful and green like a stem.

When I left they were sleeping

I hope you run into them soon

Don't turn on the lights

You can read their address by the moon

And  you won't make me jealous

If I hear that they sweetened  your night

We weren't lovers like that

And besides it would still be all right

We weren't lovers like that

And besides it would still be all right.            By   LEONARD COHEN

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