Patti Smith

Hello Everyone, Hope all is well. This is just a little night message and happy birthday James Joyce…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Here is the end of an almost dark tale. Hence the dark lighting. Below is a cabinet picture of the beautiful, melancholic Gérard de Nerval. Today on his passing day I am posting my favorite poem of his that I have loved since a teenager. THE DARK BLOT Le Point noir He who has gazed against the sun sees everywhere he looks thereafter, palpitating on the air before his eyes, a smudge that will not g...

Well I couldn’t find Mulberry Street. I will keep looking. My retelling of a Dr. Seuss masterpiece was inexplicably cut off. I will return in the morrow with the ending. For us there is still tomorrow. For Alex Pretti all his tomorrows were terrifyingly taken away. Tonight there is snow and contemplation, love and prayers for the people of Minnesota. We mourn the state of things, we offer condolen...

Be good have good dreams…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone. Below are the books I spoke of… Lazar by Nelio Biedermann is due out in March. Worth the wait…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Hello to my Subscribers, I am set to travel and will be back Saturday. For now I am sending you the audio of prelude of Bread of Angels. I will be answering your questions about it in Michigan if I am able. In any event you will hear from me again soon. Thank you for all your commentary so far. I’ll be rereading them and speaking about any new questions you have sent. Below is a little picture wit...

I’ll be waiting for your questions concerning: The physical book The Prelude The Age of Reason Thank you everyone. I’m looking forward…. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Happy New Year Everybody. I am about to turn in but want to thank you all for all your support, all the birthday well-wishes and all the inspiration our tribe affords me. Have a contented day tomorrow, hold on to the good of being, and rest if possible. Before that, listen to Jimi ring in 1970….. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free...

Hello everyone, Just a brief dreamy message. Yes I’m kind of in a dream state today, but permissible perhaps on one’s birthday. Still recovering a bit but happy to be here and hoping to get productive again very soon. Sometimes we just need a little rest. Have a good day everyone. I will stop by again tomorrow with full swing energy. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and supp...

Wishing all much happiness and peace of mind. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Oops it was actually Emily's passing day yesterday. I’m sorry. But it’s still nice to mention Thief’s Journal and Wuthering Heights in the same breath. And have safe, happy and heathy holidays This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

Sorry we got cut off. I was just going to say after I finish my December jobs we can start our Smithposium for BOA. This is excessively long but since I had nothing in mind when I started not surprising it never really finished. Have a good night everyone. Sorrow is with us as is rage but serenity is also within the folds of the night. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and su...

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Still reeling a bit from last night’s concert at the Beacon. Not much mental energy tonight but since I washed my hair I thought I’d stop by. Not in a very serious mood tonight. So happy we did well at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Happy to say hello to all and good night… A clip from the improv in Land from the Beacon. Warning: strong language. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive...

We go on in an hour. Just saying hello and sending good energy to all. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Well I’m too beat to pack. I will set the alarm early. Here’s a few pictures. Have good dreams everyone. I will see you from New York…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com...

Good morning everyone. Hello from rainy San Francisco. I fell asleep as I was preparing to post this. I’m not going to look at it as it might be wretched. You asked me not to delete so here it is. Now I must stumble into the rain with an umbrella of course and find morning coffee!! See you soon. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free...

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On my way to Town Hall. Sending a smile and a wave. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

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Hello everyone, Happy to be back, just saying hello and figuring the future. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone, We flew from Oslo to Paris. From light snow to light rain. We played the Olympia last night. One can sense the ghosts of Piaf and Jim Morrison there. I am resting today, a bit tired but our jobs have been great, or rather the people have been great. I will be returning to New York soon. I will be signing all your pre-orders in the U.S. as promised. I’m supposed to receive my first...