Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Wilderness/The American Night

 The miracle of both Wilderness and The American Night by Jim Morrison arrived just around the time I began to write poetry. I have always said that Jim Morrison’s poetry is far more significant than most people realize.  The poems in both books are extraordinary and have been life changing for me.

8/30/2023




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