Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Leonard Cohen

Millions of people around the world are in mourning today because the great poet/musician Leonard Cohen passed away at the age of 82. Recently in an interview with The New Yorker, the legendary musician expressed his acceptance of this inevitability. "I am ready to die," Cohen said. "I hope it's not too uncomfortable. That's about it for me." Though this sorrowful occurrence has been somewhat expected given his declining health, many people — especially his family, friends, and fans — are still reeling from the loss of this musical icon.

A wonderful black and grey portrait of Leonard Cohen.

There has been an outpouring of emotions about his passing on social media. Many people have been posting their favorite lyrics of his or just expressing their admiration of his work. For instance, on his Facebook page, it says, "We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries." Among the many grief-stricken individuals, Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, even voiced his condolences. "No other artist's music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen's," said Trudeau. "Yet his work resonated across generations. Canada and the world will miss him."

Cohen created beautiful musical compositions and literature up until the day he died, his last album being released late last month, and these creative endeavors insure that his vibrant spirit will always remain with us.

A great tattoo tribute to Leonard Cohen by Miguel Angel @miguelangeltattoo


The famous lines from Leonard Cohen's song "Anthem."

There are also a slew of astounding and diverse portraits of this legendary musician. Some of the cover art for his albums also abound in the world of tattoos, especially the unified hearts from his publication Book of Mercy and the hummingbird from the cover art of his collection of songs — The Future.

The cover art for Leonard Cohen's famous album The Future in the form of a tattoo.

The fact that so many people have memorialized his lyrics and images of him on their bodies speaks to just how influential of an person he was. If you, too, are a fan of his music and writing, perhaps consider getting your own tattoo to show just how much you appreciate his contributions to the worlds of music and literature. He was truly a great artist and touched countless peoples' lives, so why not honor him with one of the best art forms out there — tattoos? He is beyond worthy of such a tribute, after all.

A cool abstract black and grey portrait of Leonard Cohen.

Lastly, here's one of our all-time favorite songs by Cohen, "Chelsea Hotel No. 1." Please enjoy the video in remembrance of him, and try not to cry, may God rest his soul. He will be missed, but his incredible legacy will last forever.