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David G Tilley's avatar

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.

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James McKay's avatar

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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A.D.'s avatar

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."

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David's avatar

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

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Dian Parker's avatar

Yeah, she plunges and races. Thanks for this. I like your offerings a lot!

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Charles Laster's avatar

Striking images!

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Эдуард's avatar

Отлично!

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Oganga Mangiti's avatar

This is such a poignant piece! I love it!

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