I am leading a quiet life
in Mike’s Place every day
watching the champs
of the Dante Billiard Parlor
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My first boyfriend loved this poem and used to quote it always. It reminds me of my youth.
Whoa! I don't usually like long poems, but loved this one and didn't want it to end!
Same here, Kim. I wish he had included something about Kerouac. He had supplied Keouac with his log cabin during the time that Kerouac was deeply disturbed.
Same here, Kim. I gotta start reading some more of these beat poets.
Nicely crafted with vivid imagery. An interesting work of art....