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