Jack Kerouac's Coat Poem by LeeAnn Azzopardi
Jack Kerouac's Coat
As I am employed by some rich actor
I am often left to clean after him
Sometimes, I wander through the house
And live vicariously throug my employer's daily life
I knew about the coat but never saw until one day
Putting away the dry cleaning
It was hanging in the closet in its wrapping
As I peeled the plastic enough to put
My hand to touch the coat
I touched the mid-century fabric
And only imagine the cold day in New England or New York
Where he would wear it
Only if I I had the riches, to buy and donate
It to Beat Museum
And writing it off on my taxes
Very cool! Very clever! Very creative! Absolutely love it, LeeAnn! Hope to visit both those historic sites before I leave this mortal coil.
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8/29/2026 12:52:08 AM # rel_20260827T145718Z_a0f1bd3
This really brings back memories. I once knew someone who had Rod Steiger's coat. The actor gave it as a gift to the person, a personal assiistant for some time. I've always thought that jacket should make its way to a museum.