More than five decades after his mysterious death in Paris, **Jim Morrison** continues to fascinate fans and scholars alike. A handwritten poem, discovered among the late **Doors** frontman’s possessions in the Paris hotel where he died in 1971, has resurfaced — and it’s reigniting conversations about the rock legend’s final days.
The document, now titled *“Last Words,”* is being hailed as one of the most haunting pieces of Morrison’s literary legacy. Written on the **final page torn from a thick notebook**, the poem concludes with the chilling line: *“Last words, last words out.”*
The page is the **centerpiece of an online auction** hosted by Paddle8, which went live Thursday and will run through June 25. According to the auction house, the rare manuscript is expected to fetch between **$60,000 and $80,000** — a testament to Morrison’s enduring mystique and the cultural weight of his words.
A Final Reflection from the Lizard King
Morrison, who died at **age 27**, remains one of rock’s most enigmatic figures. His sudden death in Paris has never been fully explained — French police ruled out foul play, but an autopsy was never performed, fueling endless speculation. Now, this handwritten poem offers an intimate and unsettling glimpse into the mind of a man who seemed to sense his own end approaching.
On one side, **page 152**, the “Last Words” poem reads with a tone of weary resignation, featuring the line *“I have drunk the drug of forgetfulness.”* On the reverse, **page 151**, appears another fragment — possibly a continuation — beginning, *“Well, I’m a Soul Cobra Man.”* Both pages reflect Morrison’s signature blend of sensuality, mysticism, and mortality.
For **Simeon Lipman**, a music specialist with Paddle8’s “Legendary” series of auctions, the power of these writings is undeniable. *“He was kind of obsessed by the theme of death from the very first album,”* Lipman said. *“Obviously, we don’t know if it’s the last thing he ever wrote, but it was among the last things — certainly.”*
Found in the “Fascination Trunk”
The page being sold was recovered from what became known as Morrison’s **“Fascination Trunk”** — a chest filled with his personal effects, including books, drafts, and notebooks. These items, left behind in his Paris apartment, paint the picture of an artist deeply immersed in self-reflection and literature.
By 1971, Morrison had grown weary of fame and the chaotic world of rock stardom. He left Los Angeles and moved to Paris with his longtime partner **Pamela Courson**, hoping to focus on his writing. Those close to him described his time there as quiet but intense — filled with poetry, reading, and walks along the Seine. Just a few months later, he was found dead in the bathtub of his apartment.
The Lasting Power of His Words
Even in death, Morrison’s words remain strikingly alive. His lyrical and poetic writings — a mix of surreal imagery, existential questioning, and mythic symbolism — have continued to captivate generations.
*“His writings can be taken so many different ways,”* Lipman noted. *“Personally, I like to visualize what he’s saying — that’s what makes his songs and poems so relevant today. People can still envision them, still feel them.”*
As bidding continues, the “Last Words” poem stands as more than just a collectible artifact. It’s a fragment of Morrison’s restless soul — a final echo from a man who blurred the lines between rock star and poet, between life and the abyss he so often wrote about.
*And as the last page of his notebook reminds us, Jim Morrison’s words may have ended — but his voice never will.*
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