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"Dive into the rebellious and thought-provoking world of 'Soon to Be Banned Beat Poems' by Elliot M. Rubin. This upcoming release takes readers on a captivating journey through the raw and unfiltered expressions of beat poetry. Rubin's collection, filled with vibrant verses and poignant prose, captures the essence of the Beat Generation, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. With themes ranging from existential pondering to passionate manifestos, each poem in this collection serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of counterculture. Brace yourself for a literary experience that transcends convention and invites readers to explore the depths of self-discovery and societal critique. 'Soon to Be Banned Beat Poems' is not just a collection of verses; it's a rebellious ode to the enduring power of poetic expression in the face of societal constraints. Carol Johns stated: This eclectic collection, Elliot's best, demonstrates a maturing of his personal style with his clear masculine vision of the world. His gift for observation of mundane, sometimes ugly details, shows readers that stories are everywhere around us. Elliot, refreshingly, is not a self-absorbed poet-he offers precise snapshots and lets his readers experience their own conclusions. While he creates scenes of great natural beauty ""setting summer sun blazes bright as it slowly spirals into the western sky,"" he is a master of cityscapes ""smog smolders like poisonous gas"" and the ordinary people that inhabit them. As the antiestablishment beat poets before him, his work is gritty, sometimes angry, and skeptical, but unlike the others, his work exudes a warmth and compassion for the human condition. He provides a record of a scene, choosing the right words that will make his readers feel the unspoken sorrow or joy of what they have been shown. Carol Johns, Retired Teacher of English at Marine Academy of Science and Technology"

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"Elliot M. Rubin is one of the most prolific poets and writers in the US and indeed in the world today. His ""slice of life"" poetry has gained popularity because of his ability to write about the world around him. He often says he speaks two languages; English and Brooklyneze, with each poem painting such a glorious and vivid account of life in New York and the streets of America. Often written for the common person, his poetry is observational, satirical, and often leaves the reader reeling from the strapline or witty ending. Soon to Be Banned Beat Poems is Elliot's follow-up to the Amazon bestseller Show Me the Banksy, a global publication that achieved critical acclaim. Poets from the beat generation, such as Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and more recently Charles Bukowski, have passed the baton onto Elliot, who inherits a distinguished tradition of poets. This collection of one hundred poems is essential reading for those who enjoy poetry with an edge, free from sexual morals, free flowing with a stream of consciousness. Stand out poems include Elevator, Missing, Pissed Off New York, Bronx Party NYC, Big Schvitz, New York City Sidewalks, Endless Legs, Old Men Tattoos, Fingered, Drinking Companions, Manhattan Art Class, A Kiss Remembered, Exposed, Some Call Her, Viral Shopping, Painted Faces, Valentines Day 2021, Romeo and Juliet, Remarriage, Tattooed Theatre Girl, Rage, In the Streets-2023, and Mick Jagger. Soon to Be Banned Beat Poems is a book of poems that highlight the underbelly of society, Elliot writes about discreet meetings in bars and stay out late places, of love, lust, and desire and all that is in-between sprawled across the streets of America. His poems are fiercely spontaneous and creative. This is a modern-day classic, which breaks the mold of all that has gone before and earned its place amongst the literacy classics. Sarfraz Ahmed Poet (UK) 2024 The ""banksy poet"" has gone to the dark side of poetry-Beat Poetry. Come all anti-establishment poets hear (here) Elliot stick his finger into everything you held sacred. Filled with double meanings. Each poem presents a challenge to the reader, figure out its imagery. This challenge will keep those late-night readers up, in many ways trying to get it. ""Highway to Hamburger Heaven"" is such a poem. ""Tuesday 3:42 am Brioche French Toast"" is another. Elliot has collected one hundred adult poems for your late-night pleasure or if you're a reader who likes the light then suck it up in the morning. A must add to your collection of enticing syntax. Enjoy. William Waldorf, Poet is the Author of Ways of Love, and other poetic works."

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elliot m rubin is an exciting American poet who has been in numerous anthologies and books of poems. His free verse style of writing is refreshing and easily understood.

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