"Ginsberg's Collected Poems contains a wonderful poem about making it with Neal Cassady"
- Thom Gunn
About this Quote
This quote by Thom Gunn is referring to the poem "A Supermarket in California" by Allen Ginsberg, which is consisted of in his Collected Poems. The poem is a homage to Ginsberg's buddy Neal Cassady, and is composed in the type of a dream. In the poem, Ginsberg envisions himself strolling through a grocery store with Cassady, and the 2 of them discussing the different products they see. The poem is a reflection on the charm of life, and the pleasure of remaining in the existence of a precious buddy. It is an event of the relationship between Ginsberg and Cassady, and a suggestion of the significance of treasuring the moments we have with those we like. The poem is a wonderful example of Ginsberg's poetic genius, and a tip of the power of friendship.
This quote is written / told by Thom Gunn between August 29, 1929 and April 25, 2004. He/she was a famous Poet from United Kingdom.
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