Charles Bukowski - Bukowski Says Goodbye

[@emilycoughlan6798]

I’m 18 years of age and I can safely say that he is indeed one of a kind .. one of the best

[@ralfrecknagel4760]

Hank is one of the family, you can rely on. Sad, that he was timewise addicted to alcohol. This drug ruined the life of so many, certainly you know R&B singer Amy Winehouse, perhaps also german actor Harald Juncke, her player himself in the movie "Der Trinker".

[@37Dionysos]

"It hurts like a diamond inside that I can't reach...."

[@jakedon100]

A man who you learn a lot from. Don't try means let it just happen. We are born into it. Trying is kind of faking it. But we all can't live like Bukowski, as I get older Bukowski makes sense. Even as a person who has given up alcohol. He was a shy man who had a wild streak and a distaste for humanity. There are many men like him but they don't they become writers like him. From the edge of hell or from the edge of Hollywood

[@Deepbluecat]

That was very touching. He is missed.

[@michaelkenyon6173]

Thanks for that....A real moment from Hank and his advertisement from the edge of hell. Long overdue for another pilgrimage to San Pedro. And yes I promise that was Hank’s voice 100% haha.

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

"Don't try" means let the writing come to you. He explained this with the spider on the ceiling story. You have to wait for it to come to you.

[@eduardovieira5286]

THE GREAT CHARLES BUKOWSKI👑❤

[@danif.9414]

@@divans3 HE told YOU?? Seriously? You're lucky my friend

[@danif.9414]

@@divans3 oh I'm very interested, please do!

[@jod125]

What "spider on the ceiling" story? I've never hear about that

[@meesvangelder3920]

@@divans3 please let us know where to read the stories when you have them written down.

[@valentinemichaelsmith8219]

I love Charles.

[@ernestrobles2995]

CHARLES BUKOWSKI'S SPIRIT SPEAKING In the gritty details, where souls collide, Beauty's an extraordinary beast to ride. Couldn't beat that truth, so I fought on, Wrestling with thoughts, tears streaming strong. I ground those tears, every damn notion, In the arena of my relentless devotion. Sought meaning, dug deep in my mind's dirt, Struggled through the trenches, not one to skirt. Yeah, it's the soul's nitty-gritty, the raw affair, That makes beauty shine, I swear and declare. In every scar, every gritty fragment I found, A damn extraordinary tale would resound. That universal truth, it had me pinned, But I brawled and bled, wouldn't let it win. Tears and thoughts, a cacophony in my head, Bukowski-style, I fought till they bled. So take those tears, let 'em soak the page, Unleash 'em, ignite the poet's raging rage. Embrace the details, don't shy from the brawl, For it's in the fight, we find beauty's call. Yeah, let this poem bear the Bukowski mark, With grit and truth, a poetic spark. In the trenches, amid the tears that flow, Discover extraordinary beauty, don't let it go. :: 06.02.2023 ::

[@diessikgg]

THIS IS BUKOWSKI SAYING GOODBYE ALL OVER AGAIN

[@bull1234]

The absurdity of it all

[@codycrooks9374]

Damn Hank on role tonight on this one. He kept the fire's burning and they never be extinguished. He didn't let the bastards kill him the way I did. Love that old Pollock there, nothing like some old sad bastard poetry like to here him roar. Years ago you could use words to fight but not today.

[@CarnivalofLVX]

Cody Crooks He was German

[@ralfrecknagel4760]

@@CarnivalofLVX ... he was born in Andernach in Germany, but bis parents moved to US, when he was a small boy.

[@CarnivalofLVX]

@@ralfrecknagel4760 I’m aware

[@divans3]

Oh yes, and boy do I have a couple stories to tell about him! Lol. I’ll have to write it up and post some day... I used to have little chats with him in the 80’s when I was a 21 year-old computer technician at an Apple dealer in Torrance, just below San Pedro where he lived. He used to bring in his Mac to get fixed about every two weeks. He was really nice to me. I remember him telling me he didn’t drink anymore because he had cancer and the dr told him if he even has one drink he could die, so he stopped. I had total access to all his work on the hard drive and saved it from being totally destroyed several times. I actually had access to all of his writings at the time and used to take a peek, but I never messed with them. I did have something happen that is a classic Bukowski story that I’ll have to write in a longer post some time if anyone is interested in hearing...

[@didforforso5810]

Who cares if it wasn't published, it's probably not met to be seen. You just invaded a man's privacy, why would you want to introduce something in a world that wasn't there to begin with. Take your shame to the grave.

[@TheDimachaerus]

He died in 1994. I don't know if you're telling the truth, but it seems odd one drink could cause a cancer patient to die. He died of Leukemia. I'm not a DR., but your comment doesn't seem right.

[@meridaroberts5741]

Yes 👍. Enjoyed reading would be nice to hear the rest.

[@charlesbehlen6225]

The pugilist on the headstone explains what he meant by "Don't Try."

[@leopolddevandersnatch5788]

He was only truly happy with an alcoholic beverage in his hand and a woman by his side.

[@bob733333]

He really could have benefited from knowing the truth of Jesus Christ.

[@josephgrady2129]

@@bob733333 hear ye

[@DrainAddict]

@@bob733333 agreed!

[@messipist]

@@bob733333 not at all. That would have ruined his poetic genius.

[@messipist]

As if you know what makes anyone 'truly happy.'

[@meridaroberts5741]

Eccentric man. So much going on in his head; dark and damp. Hmm don't know what to think about him much . His face shows pain and anguish much like his pomes.

[@davidc2263]

Brilliant.

[@banq0o]

great man .. respect!

[@AboveMiddleC1977]

"DON'T TRY"

[@delimanuts]

holy shit, he went nuts, he sounds like mike tyson here.:) gotta love him.

[@alefwolfgang2618]

por deus,nem um fã Br legendou essa raridade até hoje...

[@farrider3339]

"Poetry tends to be boring ." eeentrestink here is his totally different sounding of voice ( he talky to girlie ) 😏 .•°

[@danielalexandermclachlanga3781]

He was a wee bit whimsical on tha recording for Daughters laughter or a Sons call

[@willruelas3529]

Woe is me loathe and incomprehensible sadness is putrid

[@MrShepperson]

Dont Try...... DO!!!!

[@barflytom3273]

exactly. this is what he means.

[@natanunorthodox]

I love this. What video editor and type of picture tone did you make this slideshow with?...SBN RESONATE

[@danallshaw1131]

It almost reminds of speaking in tongues. Perhaps thats how Poet's communicate in the *ethiers.

[@Greggee100]

colonel Kurtz

[@ALLCAPS]

Does anybody have a transcript for this?

[@ALLCAPS]

Found it! ddd.uab.cat/pub/wormwood/wormwood_a1970v10n2i38/wormwood_a1970v10n2i38.pdf

[@viviandarkbloom100]

Do it yourself. Transcribe it yourself if you want it bad enough.

[@ALLCAPS]

viviandarkbloom100 ?

[@viviandarkbloom100]

What? Do you always beg someone else to do the work for you?

[@viviandarkbloom100]

Stop watching Bukowski you flippant rube. Gay? I don't know anyone over the age of 15 who still uses "gay" as an epithet. You are not too bright, are you?

[@gypsylee73]

Hahahaha

[@davemojarra2666]

Anyone know where the cemetery pic was taken?

[@novagazer6787]

He was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

[@alexbrutelle6245]

is this really him talking ? I'm having a doubt...

[@justaglimmer1957]

Laugh is Bukowskis for sure..and the way he says "jesus.." The rest is strange..

[@barflytom3273]

@@divans3 i didn't know him personally but i know it's him, no doubt.

[@Lili-Benovent]

The musings of a miserable drunk obsessed with death, his ego and love of self was enormous, I know it's trendy to pretend to like Bukowski's so called poetry but it's so shallow.