Patti Smith

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A Light exists in SpringNot present on the YearAt any other period —When March is scarcely hereA Color stands abroadOn Solitary FieldsThat Science cannot overtakeBut Human Nature feels. It waits upon the Lawn,It shows the furthest TreeUpon the furthest Slope you knowIt almost speaks to you. Then as Horizons stepOr Noons report awayWithout the Formula of soundIt passes and we stay —A quality of los...

This is Mother Rose. I did not make this video; it’s probably well meaning but not very interesting. But there is an image of my mother in the very beginning. I wrote this song when my mother passed away in September, 2002. Though in memory of my mother, I wrote it for my daughter Jesse. Tony Shanahan wrote the music. I thought it nice to share it on my mother’s birthday This is a public episode....

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I have exciting news to share: You can now read Patti Smith in the new Substack app for iPhone. With the app, you’ll have a dedicated Inbox for my Substack and any others you subscribe to. New posts will never get lost in your email filters, or stuck in spam. Longer posts will never cut-off by your email app. Comments and rich media will all work seamlessly. Overall, it’s a big upgrade to the read...

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Peace on Earth The Archer is wake! The Swan is flying! Gold against blue An Arrow is lying. There is hunting in heaven— Sleep safe till tomorrow. The Bears are abroad! The Eagle is screaming! Gold against blue Their eyes are gleaming! Sleep! Sleep safe till tomorrow. The Sisters lie With their arms intertwining; Gold against blue Their hair is shining! The Serpent writhes! Orion is listening! Gold...

A few souvenirs of last nights show at Brooklyn Steel, courtesy of Steven Sebring . 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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HAPPY NEW YEAR 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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From The universe in Verse/ Brainpickings It troubled me as once I was— For I was once a Child— Concluding how an Atom—fell— And yet the Heavens—held— The Heavens weighed the most—by far— Yet Blue—and solid—stood— Without a Bolt—that I could prove— Would Giants—understand? Life set me larger—problems— Some I shall keep—to solve Till Algebra is easier— Or simpler proved—above— Then—too—be comprehen...

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           This the song I wrote for Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe.                                      Happy birthday to them both, born on this day. 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