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had his poetic beginnings in the Palo Alto, CA coffeehouse scene in the mid-sixties. It was there that he began writing poetry and found his future song writing partner Jerry Garcia. Although Hunter had been writing poetry for several years, his career did not b ....

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.... concepts and written in a more current style. Last are themes that are either used frequently in both contemporary and traditional ways, or transcend the division of contemporary/traditional and form their own categories. One of the main traditional themes that Hunter uses is the gambling theme. The poems "Candyman" and "Loser" exemplify this motif the best: Come on boys and gamble Roll those laughing bones. Seven come eleven, boys I'll take your money home. --"Candyman" Last fair deal in the country, sweet Suzy Last fair deal in the town. Put your gold money where your love is, baby, Before you let my deal go down. --"Loser" Both are about ....