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Beatdom is a magazine that studies and continues the work of the Beat Generation. This site is for fans of the Beats, and Beatdom magazine.

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David Wills

Favourite Beat Book? 7 Replies

Started by David Wills. Last reply by David Wills Nov 4.

Edaurdo Jones

Anybody read my stuff in Beatdom 3-5

Started by Edaurdo Jones Oct 29.

David Wills

Naked Lunch 2 Replies

Started by David Wills. Last reply by Jorge Oct 25.

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Bryan Haas

The Real Definition Of Comedy

My first serious girlfriend came into my life when I was 18 years old. Her name was Michelle, she was a mess, and in retrospect, I didn't care about her at all. However, the circumstances surrounding us as a couple are entertaining if nothing else.

I'm a Catholic. Michelle was Jewish, which was not, nor is not an issue for me. In fact, a majority of the women that I've dated have been Jewish. There's no real reason behind that.

The three months that Michelle and I spent together were relativel… Continue

Posted by Bryan Haas on October 26, 2009 at 11:42am

Bryan Haas

Let's Party

The start of it all, the first time I ever attended a party was when I was 16 years old.

Most people who know me, whether casually or intimately are very surprised by that. Plainly put, I wasn't the person that I am now back then. Nor did I have any inkling that I would ever be the way I currently am. I was a loser.

I paid five dollars to get into said party, which took place at my friend Tom's house. That didn't really cover anything, as the raging "party" ended up consisting of six guys hang… Continue

Posted by Bryan Haas on October 25, 2009 at 11:10am

Bryan Haas

First Love

Most people will bitch and complain about losing their first love. Frankly, I think that kind of talk is for stupid people.

Oh sure, it's well and good to lament about the great times that you had, or the person that they were, once upon a time. But overall, you need to suck it up and move on.

My own tale of first love and lost is quite heartbreaking indeed.

Her name was Allison, and I was five years old.

Allison and I sat next to each other on the bus every single day on the way to kinderga… Continue

Posted by Bryan Haas on October 24, 2009 at 9:58am

Bryan Haas

Chance

It's funny how chance encounters can eventually turn into life changing events.

Her name was Melanie.

The specifics of our meeting are fairly inconsequential, both of us working at a summer camp. It sounds as if it could be the beginning of a porno, but that's not the road that it went down.

Several obstacles stood in the way of us ever being together. First and foremost, we both were in relationships at the time. And though both relationships were poisonous and unhappy, it seemed as if thing… Continue

Posted by Bryan Haas on October 23, 2009 at 3:59am

Bryan Haas

Run Down

The years of drinking have ravaged me. The years of drug use have made me old. Years of sex have drained me of my very being.

Looking in the mirror this morning I saw a person that I had never seen before. I saw the oldest 26 year old on Earth. I've spent the last ten years of my life taking risks and being stupid, and it's finally caught up with me.

Sure, it was tons of fun, I enjoyed every second.

I can say that I've said and done things that most people would cringe at. I've tried the drug… Continue

Posted by Bryan Haas on October 22, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

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Interesting choice!
November 4
Mind Breaths by Ginsberg is pretty solid. I love that he portrays himself as so many different things. It shows how impossible it is to completely capture a person with words.
November 4
kate whitten added a photo
November 4
kate whitten Celophane Lips
November 4
kate whitten is now a member of beatdom
November 4
donovan mann i love allen is the simple answer.....thanks for the group...I'm still trying to decide my favourite poem, I'll let you know!
October 31
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For fans of Allen Ginsberg
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