Trio of handwritten poems in pencil by Bob Dylan, all signed "Dylan," one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 'Poems Without Titles' penned while at the University of Minnesota. The first is a common street scene, telling the story of
"a pitiful
soul who
had no hand"
—just a fist—who hides the "hideous thing" in his pocket as he passes by.
The second begins:
"Fee fi
fo fum
the specific
attitudes of
human minds
chugs
along
Washington Avenue
in the
deepness of
night
and mentions
'What a beautiful
day.'"
In fine condition.
More than any other page from 'Poems Without Titles,' this one exemplifies the highs and lows of Dylan's early poetry—he quickly turns from curious and thoughtful street observations to a crass bit of toilet humor. He would later use the opening lines of the second poem in his song 'I Shall Be Free No. 10,' where he sings: 'Fee, fie, fo, fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.'
Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music
Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05
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