From what I remember of On the Road, I wonder if the travelling allowed him the peace of mind or openness to be able to truly see the people he was meeting? (And I am going to have to reread this book.)
Carl, he was very gifted in this respect. If he was able to truly see people like Ginsberg and Burroughs, then others were a breeze to him.
What about a Shakespeare series Richard? To be or see...++10
Way down the road, Robert. Firstly, Leonard Cohen! He was supposed to be before Kerouac!
Wonderful contemplation! Your short poems are truly very expressive! Thanks for sharing my friend....10
Dillip, that's a great compliment! With this Kerouac book-to-be, I'm striving for succinctness.