I think Patti Smith is the fulfillment of Rimbaud’s prediction that in the future women will be the great seers, in the shamanistic tradition. If we had shamans in the late 20th Century, Patti Smith was one of them:
Thank you. I decided to do this series of ‘affirmations’ in response to Russia’s nihilist torrent of lies. We are a brilliant species and we can create a world that will free all of us to explore the magic of life.
Art by Rob Goldstein 
Thanks for introducing me to Patti Smith, fantastic song and lyrics.
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I think Patti Smith is the fulfillment of Rimbaud’s prediction that in the future women will be the great seers, in the shamanistic tradition. If we had shamans in the late 20th Century, Patti Smith was one of them:
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Very good, as always.
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Thank you, Paula!
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I did enjoy your clip – simply speaks by itself!!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Patti Smith’s evolution as an artist is a great example of the power of democratic systems in the lives of every day people.
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yes, I agree with you – My grandfather mentioned this note to me…impressive!!
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Thank you. I decided to do this series of ‘affirmations’ in response to Russia’s nihilist torrent of lies. We are a brilliant species and we can create a world that will free all of us to explore the magic of life.
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