A Poet in Exile: The Poetry of James D. Morrison

Why do I drink
So that I can write poetry. Sometimes when it´s all spun out
and all that is ugly recedes
into a deep sleep
There is an awakening and all that remains is true.
As the body is ravaged
the spirit grows stronger.
Forgive me Father
for I know what I do.
I want to hear the last Poem
of the last Poet.

James Douglas Morrison is one of the most important figures in American Poetry in the last 50 years. His contribution to American Literature is nearly ignored.

Poetry takes a beating in any society as pragmatic as ours. Morrison is the onramp to the poetic highway. Morrison was the shaman and we are tribe. He was the founder of the feast and we, the poets he inspired, are enjoying the feast that he has provided for us.

More poetry and song lyrics from the founder of the feast

5 things todo to give respect to the man who has inspired us for so long

1) Read and Study His Books of Poetry. Insist that any bookstore you go into place these books in the poetry section not the music section.

2) Buy then donate his books to a library.

3) If you are a young person ask your english teacher about JDM as a poet not a rock idol

4) Study JDM's influences: Rimbaud, Neitzsche, Kerouac

5) Create art of your own, write poems, novels, write songs, paint just be creative