I so liked "Psalm 23 Revisited" that I revisited your reading of it several times. I love the way it opens: "The word is his shepherd." Anybody who writes poetry must be taken by that. We might often think of the poet as shepherding words, but your reversal of that is stunning. I also like "tender grace" and the advice to "walk in the sun." What a graceful, fresh poem! Thanks, Patti.
What a beautiful, loving poem. Can you suggest a few poem titles of his you especially like? I’ve read his cut poems, but nothing beyond those. I watched your concert twice through, it lifted me. Not a lot of human contact in this difficult time. Thank you, Patti Smith, for letting us in.
I met Corso in City Lights Books long ago when I was a student. Recently, I unexpectedly came upon his grave in the Protestant cemetery in Rome. I should have known he would be there—near Shelley. Thank you for reminding me of these memories and happy birthday, William Burroughs!
“Naked Lunch” comes to mind. I read “Junky”, (most of the time, waiting…) , I like him.
This was not a good man. Manipulative sadist comes to mind.
Burrough's was a god!
❤️
Beautiful as always ❤️🙏
I so liked "Psalm 23 Revisited" that I revisited your reading of it several times. I love the way it opens: "The word is his shepherd." Anybody who writes poetry must be taken by that. We might often think of the poet as shepherding words, but your reversal of that is stunning. I also like "tender grace" and the advice to "walk in the sun." What a graceful, fresh poem! Thanks, Patti.
The word is YOUR shepherd as well. I love this tribute to William Burroughs.
What an original poem about such a unique man. Thanks so much for sending it.:) xxx
Such a wonderful poem for your friend, William Burroughs. 💕💕💕
"The word is his Shepard..." just beautiful, Patti. The melody and rhythm in this poem are divine 💖
Thanks Patti, that was beautiful!
It looks like you photo bombed your own photo
Thanks for a rewrite of thw 23rd psalm Patti and thanks William s Burroughs for feeding the 50s/ 60s generation with all things beat.
What a beautiful, loving poem. Can you suggest a few poem titles of his you especially like? I’ve read his cut poems, but nothing beyond those. I watched your concert twice through, it lifted me. Not a lot of human contact in this difficult time. Thank you, Patti Smith, for letting us in.
Lili
Love this! ♥️
I met Corso in City Lights Books long ago when I was a student. Recently, I unexpectedly came upon his grave in the Protestant cemetery in Rome. I should have known he would be there—near Shelley. Thank you for reminding me of these memories and happy birthday, William Burroughs!