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Exploring Jim Morrison’s Lost Writings: Insights into the Lizard King’s Poetic Mind | Art of Saudade

Jim Morrison, famously known as the frontman of The Doors, had an alter ego: the Lizard King. This poetic moniker captures the essence of Morrison’s complex identity, reminding me of Fernando Pessoa‘s belief that poetry allows the artist to transcend oneself, to become “plural like the universe.” Much like Pessoa and his numerous heteronyms, Morrison embraced this multiplicity, embodying a poet above all else. His … Continue reading Exploring Jim Morrison’s Lost Writings: Insights into the Lizard King’s Poetic Mind | Art of Saudade

Poetry as an Act of Freedom | Jim Morrison in Paris | Art of Saudade

The king is dead, long live the king!  Ben Franklin said that some people die at age 25 and aren’t buried until they are 75. Jim, on the contrary, was buried at age 27 yet his legend lives on. You may know Jim Morrison as the lead vocalist of The Doors, a historical figure, or a rock’n’roll icon. I know him as a poet. “Riders … Continue reading Poetry as an Act of Freedom | Jim Morrison in Paris | Art of Saudade

10 Kurt Cobain Quotes About Life and Art | Art of Saudade

Kurt Cobain on Being Authentic “They laugh at me because I’m different; I laugh at them because they’re all the same.” “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are” “I was tired of pretending that I was someone else just to get along with people, just for the sake of having friendships.” “I just hope I don’t become so blissful I … Continue reading 10 Kurt Cobain Quotes About Life and Art | Art of Saudade

Kurt Cobain’s Cry For Help | Why Hidden Messages Matter | Art of Saudade

Kurt. I was born four years after his death and I only got to discover his music when I was a teen.  Perfect timing. Kurt’s music was my personal introduction to rock music. I started as a passionate Nirvana fan, enjoyed the great Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and The Doors. Quite atypical for my age though. My love for rock music started when … Continue reading Kurt Cobain’s Cry For Help | Why Hidden Messages Matter | Art of Saudade