Allen GinsbergIf I had a soul I sold itfor pretty words If I had a body I usedit up spurting my essence Allen Ginsberg warns youdont follow my pathto extinction
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Allen Ginsberg warns youdont follow my pathto extinction is a warning to not follow in his footsteps. Allen Ginsberg was an American poet, one of the most influential figures in the Beat generation. He was known for his highly personal, emotional, and politically charged poetry. He was also known for his long hair, which he wore in braids. His use of language is part of what made his poetry so strikingly unique.
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