A little while back, I did a blog post on The Beats, it was Jack K's b-day on that day. I included a clip of Tom Waits reading, "The Laughing Heart." G-damn I love that poem.
And then later, I was sitting in the movie theatre, a few months ago, and I literally almost jumped out of my seat when I saw Levi's had done a commercial, "Go Forth..." that featured Bukowski's poem.
But a few moments ago, I was watching a friend's vlog (The Vlog Poet's Channel) and one of the videos talked about poetry in the news... film and media. I was reminded of the commercial again and wanted to share it:
"Be on the watch... the Gods will offer you chances, know them. Take them."
It really is great to see poetry moving into the mainstream, whether viewers realize it or not. Because I do believe, we ought wear poetry the way we wear jeans.
Thank you, Levi's.
And another favorite:
Jeans and poetry. Love and Sex. And strange love... God how that idea grips me... because writing is some strange love, after all.
Lovely post. I've got my favorite blue jeans on. ;)
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