Jim Morrison Poems Quotes, born James Douglas Morrison on December 8, 1943, in Melbourne, Florida, and passed away on July 3, 1971, was the lead singer, songwriter, and poet of the rock band The Doors, renowned for his evocative lyrics and enigmatic persona. Beyond his work with The Doors, Morrison was a dedicated poet, publishing collections like The Lords and The New Creatures (1970) and posthumous works such as Wilderness (1988) and The American Night (1990). His poetry, often surreal, philosophical, and steeped in imagery, explores themes of freedom, mortality, love, and the human psyche, reflecting his fascination with the mystical and the unknown. These 15 quotes—sourced exclusively from his published poems and poetic writings, not song lyrics—capture his most striking poetic lines, showcasing his literary depth and visionary spirit.
15 Jim Morrison Poems Quotes
- “Cinema returns us to anima, religion of matter, which gives each thing its special divinity and sees gods in all things and beings.” (The Lords and The New Creatures, 1970)
- “The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death.” (The Lords and The New Creatures, 1970)
- “We are content with the ‘given’ in sensation’s quest. We have been metamorphosised from a mad body dancing on hillsides to a pair of eyes staring in the dark.” (The Lords and The New Creatures, 1970)
- “The Night is young & full of rest I can’t describe the way she’s dress’d She’ll pander to some strange requests Anything that you suggest.” (Wilderness, 1988)
- “There are no longer ‘dancers’, the possessed. The cleavage of men into actor and spectators is the central fact of our time.” (The Lords and The New Creatures, 1970)
- “The grand highway is crowded w/ lovers & searchers & leavers so eager to please & forget. Wilderness.” (Wilderness, 1988)
- “Let’s re-create the world The palace of conception is burning.” (The American Night, 1990)
- “The Sea is the element of Love The Sea is a Desert of Waves A Door is a Desert of Wood.” (The American Night, 1990)
- “Indians scattered on dawn’s highway bleeding Ghosts crowd the young child’s fragile eggshell mind.” (An American Prayer, 1978)
- “We live, we die & death not ends it Journey we more into the Nightmare.” (An American Prayer, 1978)
- “The Lords. Events take place beyond our knowledge or control. Our lives are lived for us.” (The Lords and The New Creatures, 1970)
- “The endless stream of life Flows from the eyes of a dreamer.” (The American Night, 1990)
- “Out here we is stoned—immaculate.” (An American Prayer, 1978)
- “The world becomes an apparently infinite, yet possibly finite, card game. Image combinations, permutations, comprise the world game.” (The Lords and The New Creatures, 1970)
- “Do you know the warm progress under the stars? Do you know we exist?” (An American Prayer, 1978)
Jim Morrison’s poems quotes are a mesmerizing tapestry of surreal imagery, existential reflection, and poetic rebellion, inviting readers to explore the mysteries of existence and consciousness. Which one’s stirring your inner poet? Drop it in the comments and keep his visionary legacy alive!
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