The Lords and the New Creatures

I got this as a gift for a friend. She said it was a great read and that she is keeping it for her collection.

I’ve always had an appreciation of poetry, but I didn’t read it outside of the school curriculum. Morrison’s The Lords and The New Creatures, is the first book of poetry that I read and recited. I knew Jim Morrison was the lead singer for the Doors, but I didn’t know he had poetry published. In 1987 I was listening to everything from Pop to Reggae and Rap to Classic Rock. However, I was always intrigued with the Doors. Aptly, put, it was the lyrics and Morrison's enigmatic persona, completely different. The Lords Notes on Visions is a free verse collection of poems based on the art and method of cinema. From the synopsis on the back of the book, Morrison describes his self-published volume as “a thesis on film aesthetics.” The following are some of Morrison’s poems: Urge to come to terms with the “Outside,” by absorbing, interiorizing it. I won’t come out, you must come in to me. Into my womb-garden where I peer out. Where I can construct a universe within the skull, to rival the real. Film confers a kind of spurious eternity The eye looks vulgar Inside its ugly shell. Come out in the open In all of your Brilliance. In the womb we are all blind cave fish. When play dies it becomes the Game. When sex dies it becomes Climax. The Lords Notes on Visions is a montage of people at play; sex at play. Imagery and the reel of imagination are versed in meticulous words. Morrison is the director with his free verse; we watch his words in the labyrinth arrangement of seats in a theater. Jim Morrison is the alchemist for spectacle and spectator. The Lords and The New Creatures – Jim Morrison, Published 1971 Book Review: OrangePostman .com

Jim was one of the best I visited his grave in Paris

This was purchased to replace one that had gone missing. It completes my collection. Even if you don't like The Doors music, you should check out Jim Morrison's poetry.

I've always been a fan of Jim's poetry as much as I've been a fan of the band's music, but that doesn't mean I like it all. Some of the pieces feel like pretentious filler while others can be beautifully profound. As with any form of art, it is up to personal discretion, but I'm writing this review to encourage fans of Morrison to buy it if they're on the fence. You'll be the one to appreciate it.

I love anything Jim Morrison and his poems are so thought provoking. I highly recommend to anyone who loves Jim or to anyone wanting to learn about Jim. I feel it gives you a little glimpse into that beautiful mind of his.

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The only authorized examples of Morrison's poetry were issued in 1969 as private limited editions of only 100 copies each. Later American editions became essential reading, not only for fans of The Doors but for all with an interest in contemporary American verse. The Lords and The New Creatures are an important appendix to the breathtaking music Jim left behind. Great Poetry book done by a great american poet! Fall down. Strange gods arrive in fast enemy poses. Their shirts are soft marrying cloth and hair together. All along their arms ornaments conceal veins bluer than blood pretending welcome. Soft lizard eyes connect. Their soft drained insect cries erect new fear, where fears reign. The rustling of sex against their skin. The wind withdraws all sound. Stamp your witness on the punished ground. Buy this book! I highly recommend it!