thanks for this, love this poem and glad to be reminded of it. Just a point of information though: Memoirs of a Beatnik is not a collection of poems, it's an autobiography interspersed with remarkably strong and imaginative sex scenes (inserted at the request of publisher Maurice Girodias). quite a read.
I love Diane's work. I had the privilege of getting to know her just a bit from Buddhist retreats in the Santa Cruz mountains. A lovely person.
thanks for this, love this poem and glad to be reminded of it. Just a point of information though: Memoirs of a Beatnik is not a collection of poems, it's an autobiography interspersed with remarkably strong and imaginative sex scenes (inserted at the request of publisher Maurice Girodias). quite a read.
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the poetry in it all :)
The Jungian in me is putting on my monocle and analyzing all of the archetypes in here. Personal favourite line in this one: "I have burned often."
When it comes to the beats and poetry Di Prima and Corso were the ones for me. And Mexico city blues by Kerouac, and Ginsberg of course
Yeah, she plunges and races. Thanks for this. I like your offerings a lot!
Striking images!
https://tumbleweedwords.substack.com/p/kicks-poem
the poetry in it all :)
Отлично!
https://tumbleweedwords.substack.com/p/kicks-poem
the poetry in it all :)
This is such a poignant piece! I love it!