@xtrmsprts I agree entirely. I was so absolutely privileged to have seen him read this very poem, among others, at UC Berkeley in 1992, and aside from how great that was in and of itself, his wise irreverence and wit left an indelible mark. Also to know that he wrote so many of his poems literally right down the street from Wheeler Hall was quite a bonus. And I had the distinct notion that the shade of Whitman was poking around, somewhere backstage, as well.

Have always loved this poem, Tom. I was surprised that Ginsberg himself wasn't overly fond of it.

This is my first encounter with this poem. Thank you for the wonderful read.

I have Ginsberg reading this in rotation on my mp3 player and have for years. It's fantastic. There's also a version of Ginsberg's "America" you can find which someone set to Tom Waits' "Closing Time". The two mesh perfectly and it sounds great. Your mistakes are as fine as Ginsberg's pronouncing Charon with ch as in chicken. It's Ginsberg, take it easy!

Commented earlier but should have said more than just thank you: you read this very well. It's a very moving poem.

Thanks for reading Allen's poem.

@xtrmsprts More or less, yes. He was an explosion. He did it succinctly.

Yes, and Auden didn't like September 1st, 1939. I consider both as legendary achievements in writing.

WOW! your voice is perfect for this poem, please come to me in a dream and read SONG by Allen Ginsberg

I want to hit the 'Like' button on this! ugh!

Very nice reading

thank you

Thank You