>Here is a clip of Allen Ginsberg reading one of his poems, Kraj Majales (King of May). Sitting next to him is Neal Cassady, inspiration for the character Dean Moriarty in Jack Kerouac’s novel On the Road.

I believe they were at the famous City Lights bookstore in San Fransisco. Years ago, when I was on a business trip to the bay area, I drove into San Fran just to find City Lights. I was surprised by how small and quaint it is. But the walls practically ooze beat coolness.

I post this because this is National Poetry Month.