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Greenwolfe 1962 (9/1/2008 4:13:00 AM)
I had heard a lot of things about Bukowski, but I had never really read anything
he had written until I read this. Lamont is right. This is not a poem at all.
What I find to be fascinating is rading all the comments by others here calling this a poem. It is hilarious. And it may be the best part about this whole thing. As for
the prose piece that Bukowski actually wrote, it is absolutely wonderful prose.
I love sentiment, and this piece is loaded with it. I owe this man an apology.
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Lamont Palmer (7/20/2008 10:29:00 AM)
Interesting, indeed, but it isn't a poem. It's merely a story in which an actual poet would write a poem about. Buk never wanted to be a poet and he hated poetry. But did he spin some weird, sad and funny yarns on paper? Definitely. -LP |
Sreelekha Premjit (3/3/2008 8:44:00 AM)
a beautiful poem. a tribute to all those who smile in pain. |
Ellis D. (2/12/2008 12:03:00 PM)
i'm a total bukowski hound......only discovered him 1 1/2 years ago.........love this one, but far far far from his best.....so many more exhibit his style and flair, the soul of a bukowski......but great nonetheless.................and do yourselves a favour and check out buck 65's track 'the floor' off of the album 'secret house against the world'...........and if you don't know buck, well he's to music and (canadian) hip-hop, in particular, as bukowski is to american poetry and literature..........buck 65, check it out............the subliminal kid........ |
Angeline Andre (1/13/2008 9:20:00 AM)
its a very sad but beutiful poem |
Lucy Goosey (12/24/2007 12:58:00 AM)
ocarrol.. i think cb had problems with his dad also.. did you figure it out on your own? |
Walter Durk (9/18/2007 8:22:00 PM)
A fabulous interplay of reality and emotions. |
Liz Elizabeth (8/4/2007 2:59:00 AM)
what a touching poem......hey, you know what, you had made me cry..........great job. |
Claudia Garcia (7/26/2007 3:39:00 AM)
i think i smile the same way. |
Charles Leonhart (8/25/2006 3:30:00 AM)
this poem was really amazing, i don't know why....but i cry while i read this.. |
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