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Before Anyone Was Woke

Allen Ginsberg wrote 'Howl' 65 years ago Before almost anyone was woke Read his poem carefully, my friend See America's downfall stoked

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/5/2020 9:36:00 PM

Was this a poem or a novel? I will look this up also. As I follow your poems today, I am making a little list of things to read and words to figure out, so thank you for keeping me "on my toes"

Eve Roper

Date: 8/4/2020 3:37:00 PM

well done, Gershon, I think a lot of people feel this way. Blessings my friend

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/4/2020 4:25:00 PM

Ginsberg was no kid when he wrote that stuff either. Scary! :) gw

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/4/2020 10:10:00 AM

I'll have to check out this poem by Ginsberg, Gershon. Was speaking to Joyce Johnson yesterday and she fears the end of the world may be coming. Sadly, I have had the same thoughts. Well done, my friend. Hugs, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/4/2020 4:24:00 PM

Perhaps just the 'end of the world as we know/knew it.' Somehow, the world goes on, with or without us. I know many folks in their 20's, very optimistic, full of get-up and go. Amazes me, sometimes, but I was the same way, of course. Cheers, Gershon