Jim Given : Writing

For Jack Kerouac

For Jack Kerouac

A Poem by Jim Given


An ode to Jack Kerouac and the "Beat Poet" "lifestyle".
In the House down the Block

In the House down the Block

A Poem by Jim Given


In the house down the block, Surrounded by With the mildewing, Cracked slat plywood, White picket fence, With the ru..
The Joys of Heroin

The Joys of Heroin

A Poem by Jim Given


The knock At the door. The sound Like that of my head An instrument, The base drum. Spiraling Anticipation. ..
My Take on Greek Mythology

My Take on Greek Mythology

A Poem by Jim Given


Smoke ring virtues, Dissipate into the Morning skies. Leaving only Memories Of righteous Integrities, An..
Another Joint on the Road

Another Joint on the Road

A Poem by Jim Given


a lonely and weary traveler's thoughts
The People's Choice

The People's Choice

A Poem by Jim Given


A slight bit of poetic commentary, I suspect.
The Eighth Avenue Boarding House Incident

The Eighth Avenue Boarding House Incident

A Poem by Jim Given


A brief story - based poem
Corruptors and Corruption

Corruptors and Corruption

A Poem by Jim Given


I bit of "pop culture" comentary, I guess
His Last Haiku

His Last Haiku

A Poem by Jim Given


His body lifeless, It now effervescing dark, The back yard Blue �" green.