Recent content by jcru38

Yea, its one of my favorite Buk lines, and thats an interesting idea i never thought of that. However, In researching its meaning i found a very well thought out interpretation that i can't take credit for. A bukowski fan on the yahoo forum said: "Picture for a moment a man trying to sell...

"What was wrong was never understood and what was right never lasted." "Ride life straight to perfect laughter, It's the only good fight there is." "My heart is a thousand years old. I am not like other people." these are a select few amongst so so so many others

touche and i am interested in the books Erik, no need to get grouchy.. Im new to the forum I just didn't understand how it worked

I am an avid Buk reader but i also have trouble retaining information and a bad memory to boot, I'm looking for some help here..Whether he is discussing missed opportunity or those taken advantage of I would like to know any poems or quotes where he touches upon the topic. Even if he is...

when i attempt to find them using the "search for Poems" option it only lets me view a select few of the poems from the entire bunch. For the rest it simply allows me to see what book they are from, not the actual poems themselves

Hey, oddly enough your initial question is one that I was curious about as well. I am very intrigued by his use of the rose because of it's representation of beauty and purity. I have one Buk tattoo on the inside of my arm, it's an excerpt from his poem "Finished?" I have an appointment soon to...

hey guys, i'm new to the forum but i'm a huge Buk fan.. I've had this for almost a year, and it's my favorite tattoo yet. It's from the end of his poem "finished?" It's a powerful poem and it motivates me to work through all of the bullshit in my life. He is by far my favorite poet, he writes...