from my bed
I watch
3 birds
on a telephone
wire.
one flies
off.
then
another.
one is left,
then
it too
is gone.
my typewriter is
tombstone
still.
and I am
reduced to bird
watching.
just thought I'd
let you
know,
fucker.
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WAYYYY funny.
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From guest aesthete (contact)
This is hilarious, and really beautiful if you stop for a look. His words always mean more than the dictionary would tell you.
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From guest midda (contact)
bukowski is overrated.
It would be nice to know why you think this rather than just to see negativity.
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From guest bruce wilkes (contact)
.....WOW ...........talk about life ........and most of us just pass along moaning for what? ................this Bukowsli guy is something else .. eh ? -
this is totally awesome
I love this so much
Wish I'd be able to write about that
this guy is awesome!
and writers block is an inspiration for him
my god
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Interesting write. I guess that is the comment I so often use when I'm not sure what to say. Liked reading it. Mostly. Wasn't crazy about the last word, but hey-that is how he writes. I'll take it.
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ha ha! wished i couldve had a drink with him and see him get wild eyed and me l......i think i wouldve appreciated it, for it is true! some people would call him tragic, i call him a breath of fresh air...
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this one does make me laugh. Every time! I always forget the end and then I recognize it as it's happening and it kills me.
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It always amaze me how he's able to capture simple things like that then combine it with humor and wit.
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I think we should all stop critiqueing and think.
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When I can't write about anything... my poems end up sucking. Bukowski can be in the same situation... and write an awesome poem about not being able to write a poem. * sigh * that's talent.
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very interesting read.
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its a simple observation.
there were birds.
now there are none.
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Is it writers block or distraction?
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Oh this is too funny. I just can't stop laughing. He sounds bored as all to be, well darned and then seems to smack you in the face with an attitude of, how dare you ask me what I'm doing, now you know and how did that make you feel..... rotflmfao
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Hahahahahaha! This man is the bomb! He pulls the reader in then blasts him with an unexpected ending. I have read three poems by him and this is the third time that has happened. GREAT! Hahahaha What a refreshing break away from the norm!
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I really enjoy that he expresses his embitterment so eloquently by calling the reader a fucker.
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Whenever I read this guy, I discover a new gem. I really felt this one. I even remember typewriters...hahaha. I just love Bukowski's attitude and his tone. I think I could tell his work without his name attached. A truly distinctive voice. I have always appreciated his perspective. His poetry and his novels are always worth reading, always rntertaining, and often surprising. I am glad to see his work posted here.
Scott -
damned writers block and damn deadlines--this is amazing!!! so biting and honest and beautiful. great job!!!!!
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Death to publicists???
So sad to see a great mind bend to appease...
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hahah this amazing. so poignent. writers block causes anger.
i know the feeling all to well.
i love how this is regarded as a piece of poetry good enough to be listed.
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