We Will Defeat Death by Charles Bukowski

🔰The first video of the year had to be Bukowski. If I could characterize this poem with one word it would be "human" I like its down-to-earth style and its simplicity. I don't want to say anything else that might affect your interpretation. I am just grateful that you guys watch my work and keep me company. I wish you the best in 2020.
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illneas
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🔰References
-The narrator is Charles Bukowski
-The music is this:
'Snowfall' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
🔰My equipment:
I film handheld with a Panasonic Lumix
G80
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GX80
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📷Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 Lens
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🔰A few Charles Bukowski books
📓Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame
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📓Essential Bukowski: Poetry
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📓Women: A Novel
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📓The Last Night of the Earth Poems
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📓Ham On Rye: A Novel
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📓post office: A Novel
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📓You Get So Alone at Times That It Just Makes Sense
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you know and I know and thee know
that as the yellow shade rips
as the cat leaps wild-eyed
as the old bartender leans on the wood
as the hummingbird sleeps
you know and I know and thee know
as the tanks practice on false battlefields
as your tires work the freeway
as the midget drunk on cheap bourbon cries alone at night
as the bulls are carefully bred for the matadors
as the grass watches you and the trees watch you
as the sea holds creatures vast and true
you know and I know and thee know
the sadness and the glory of two slippers under a bed
the ballet of your heart dancing with your blood
young girls of love who will someday hate their mirrors
overtime in hell
lunch with sick salad
you know and I know and thee know
the end as we know it now
it seems such a lousy trick after the lousy agony but
you know and I know and thee know
the joy that sometimes comes along out of nowhere
rising like a falcon moon across the impossibility
you know and I know and thee know
the cross-eyed craziness of total elation
we know that we finally have not been cheated
you know and I know and thee know
as we look at our hands our feet our lives our way
the sleeping hummingbird
the murdered dead of armies
the sun that eats you as you face it
you know and I know and thee know
we will defeat death.

[@abbe5410]

"You can’t beat death but you can beat death in life, sometimes. and the more often you learn to do it, the more light there will be. your life is your life. know it while you have it." - Charles Bukowski

[@illneas]

One of his best lines.

[@shaneGonnaJones]

Abdullah Alnashef not sure why you are quoting another poem :)

[@abbe5410]

@@shaneGonnaJones bc this comment was made before sharing the video so i didn't know what poem he will put, and it's a nice one

[@shaneGonnaJones]

Abdullah Alnashef now i see this was i live feed. Seems to be fun i guess even though somewhat scattered and random. Visit bukowski.net if you haven’t already and you can dive in deep to a life of writing by one of the best.

[@vegandullish5782]

I was affected profoundly by this imagery. I don't think I would have missed any of it as well at this location. Of which, I am not aware as of yet. On any given day it could have been anywhere. I sense the artist is quite sincere. Thank you.

[@Najo99812]

I'm usually the kind of person that is constantly blamed for being heartless and cold..and I admit I sometimes can be but I feel such warmth from Bukowski's poems even solace ..whenever I feel like the world is too harsh and blind..I go back to him and he makes me feel understood..

[@ryanrohn4561]

He makes me feel understood also. Thanks for sharing.

[@thatskid3984]

feel you buddy

[@adityaraj6377]

As long as your actions and words doesn't hurt someone then i think you perfectly fit in this world.

[@eduardomendietalosada2230]

Please never stop doing this videos!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@illneas]

I will try not to.

[@feralmode]

agreed! just less bukowski please? he’s so self indulgent and relentlessy downbeat.

[@JatinBhardwaj19]

@@illneas “If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start.

[@doyoubelieveinmagic4244]

@@feralmode were the opposite. I loveee bukowski

[@usualavantgasp]

agreed! each piece is well-made

[@sully9767]

"The sadness and glory of two slippers under a bed" really got me, strangely impactful line. Loving it. Keep up the great work.

[@NightshadeGoddess]

"young girls of love who will someday hate their mirrors"

[@anxietycelery1732]

When I hear sounds and words like these, I can imagine a person slowly putting down the gun, and giving themselves one more chance.

[@sashalegrand7246]

I like the sound of laughter you can hear at 0:27. I agree Bukowski is the best way to bring in the new year. He's long dead now but his words still ring true today and will continue to do so after we are dead.

[@illneas]

The laugh belongs to a friend of mine, happy new year. I wish you the best

[@_Krazy47]

His words might be of more importance as years go by, as changes happen, new meanings are revealed in what he has to say…

[@priscillamorales3130]

I love all his poetry, his artistic way of capturing emotions on film but what I love the most is the fact I always see a cat or two in his videos and his kindness towards these random cats somehow shows me how he sees life and is truly a gentle kind man

[@joshuasingh9650]

Now I'm not really good at talking to girls that I like But there's this one girl in particular that I just might And I'm not sure if she knows I exist Seeing her smile gives me a touch of bliss You see, I never thought of myself as an obsessive kind But I guess it's a broken flaw sewn into my design It consumed me and I was lost in my mind I became drawn like a detective to a crime I would wait, watch and pray Hoping that this girl would come my way But one day it came to my conclusion That having her was all an illusion So I gave up chasing, now in search of better love Slowly she became someone who I would hardly think of But like an addict fighting to overcome an addiction I wanted the very thing that had caused me great afflictions So I mustered up all my courage to ask her out In my way stood a great barrier of doubt i needed to know if she felt the same way about me I went in search of her to the place she would normally be In the gymnasium, I saw her kissing the high school jock Which sent chills inside of me that ran widely amuck And like hot water on a stove My anger boiled and overflowed Into my pocket i went for the knife I used for protection Staring at the blade, I saw my own reflection Slowly my anger rose, then greatly increased Gazing back, I saw not man, but beast And Into his cold, naked eyes I saw A vision of a lion, a tin man and a figure made out of straw And as my soul became greatly infested It became clear I had become everything I once detested So I turned back hoping no one had seen What great horrors that could have been And invisible to all, I slowly walked away Beauty was given a chance to live another day

[@brandyrazo9608]

Joshua Singh Did u write this? It’s beautiful.

[@illneas]

"Beautiful things don't ask for attention" the piece of writing you posted was beautiful, if it's yours well done.

[@joshuasingh9650]

@@brandyrazo9608 Yeah, I written a few, but this is the best one I've written.

[@brandyrazo9608]

Joshua Singh 😊

[@lyvcoris3216]

I am madly in love with this. Thank you.

[@ChanelROETV]

Wow this one was simply on a different level. Filled with simplicity yet absolutely beautiful

[@mushroom_kid9353]

man is not made for defeat. man can be destroyed, but not defeated. -Hemingway

[@mikevaldez7684]

I love Bukowski. I first read his poetry in 1973 when my father brought home a book of his poetry. I tape recorded the first poem: "What a man I was". I was thirteen & read it with a western cowboy accent.lol

[@mikevaldez7684]

Yes Mike, you beat death, you beat it 6x's. 😊

[@42elsage]

I wish I had known about this channel ages ago. I’m in love. Thank you. To use a cell phone and listen to bukowski is such a luxury and I appreciate this so as well as Frost and others. Thank you

[@baishalidasgupta5605]

Hoping to see more of these beautiful movies throughout the year. This was a wonderful poem, accompanied by a worthy video. Thanks for this man!

[@illneas]

Thank you for your kind words, more movies will come.

[@julia-bn3do]

all your videos make me feel something so different that no action, no word, no thought can explain this feeling.

[@valerieduarte9867]

I love all you do! Sidenote: when I search "illneas" on KZbin your channel doesn't pop up, I can usually only find you by searching the name of a poem or Charles Bukowski...

[@illneas]

Thank you for being here, I know of that problem.. my name is way too similar with the word illness I will try to fix it somehow. Thanks for letting me know

[@vidyyaa]

Easiest way... just subscribe...

[@valerieduarte9867]

@@vidyyaa I am suscribed, but it's in case a non-suscriber tries looking him up, for example I told my boyfriend to search "Illneas" and he couldn't find him :)

[@refiner2317]

KZbin corrects it to 'illness' but there is still the option to search for illneas i.e. what you typed. Pops up just fine.

[@shatrujeet763]

Search for illneas, then u tube asks u to correct the Spelling (but the Spelling isn't incorrect) but u guys don't have to correct it, just click again on illneas & then u can find him easily.

[@Keenbeaver]

"you know and I know and thee know the sadness and the glory of two slippers under a bed." That is deep

[@Kstukess0]

This is was appreciated. With the world in a odd place a lot is happening. Listening to Bukowski voice is quite soothing.

[@danielmora8536]

Bukowski's words glide smoothly and painfully in my heart like the arch of the cello making my whole inner world burn, you do an amazing job as you capture defeat, the depressive scenario of despair and hope mixed in this beautiful poem. Sorry My English is Really Really Bad. Cheers from Oaxaca México. By: D.M Martin.

[@illneas]

Thank you Daniel, I hope you are having a wonderful day.

[@abf3navyvet691]

Just brilliant..... Just true..... I want to send everyone seeing this a message... Be good to one another! We are living in a fraction of space time... Smile more and be less distracted by things that don't even matter... It's love that will always prevail and provide.... Smile more..... It's all ok..

[@erikzetterstrom1521]

The best poetry written since genesis, the birth of this world.

[@johnostrum6953]

You truly are a blessing for doing these. You alone have opened my eyes to a whole new realm I never expected to even find interest in. It’s all so powerful. You really know how to put together a video. Masterpieces

[@jazminebellx11]

You Illneas, are my savior. The reason my suicide attempt last year must not have worked, because I was found 19 hours into being unconscious and rushed to hospital, that I needed to REMEMBER poetry. And for that I thank you. I am still not happy with still lingering in this realm, but I have your channel that I always find my way back to, like a well worn slipper, it feels like the only home I know. For that I thank you for your grace and your hard work at making this, may beloved KZbin channel xox

[@illneas]

Damn, I never thought my tiny channel could have such an effect on a person's life. I hope you feel better in the future with poetry and kittens by your side. The world needs as many poetry lovers as possible we are outnumbered, be strong and safe. Many hugs illneas aka "a kid with a camera"

[@robertmikkelsen8332]

GREAT VIDEO. i love the small clips that matches the music and how casual they are, its not too colorful or too boring, they are as they are with not too perfect objects, which often have a story because they are worn out. keep on going with the exceptional work!

[@illneas]

Thank you for your intepretation of the video. I like imperfections and worn out things, I think it's obvious in my movies. I wish you a happy new year.

[@robertmikkelsen8332]

@@illneas happy new year!

[@user-eraserhead]

My young cousin passed away, last night. He had been fighting for years. Love yourself, then share your love

[@sudanstowel3768]

Man, you are so talented. I have wept to these videos. They have helped me get through some of the most difficult moments of my life. I just want to say thank you, its brilliant brother.

[@AimanGul19]

This hits on a different level now that we're all stuck in quarantine. I hope you all are safe and you all feel loved. ♥️

[@agiopetro]

First I would like to congratulate and thank the director of this creative meaning of life. Bless you

[@lesteryaytrippy7282]

This aged like fine wine my dude. We needed this poem more than ever. #keepsafe

[@thesoundpurist]

How could I've known that I only would have to listen to Charles Bukowski instead of reading and Jungian psychanalysis for 5 or 6 years, this just to visit the darkest corners of my soul to come back and be able to realize where the light is coming from. Hold your loved ones, cherish every moment with them ... ...with the all gratefulness as potential, you have opportunity to wish farewell and caring... .....at the conclusion of this fate that will take our whole being apart. You might cry, don't hold it cause THIS is the real grief not the opposite way. We never cry the dead, we only suffer the collapse of our illusions and the temptation that made us betray our own soul.

[@_Krazy47]

I had given up on poems after years of lyrical writing for myself. You have given me a new thought, newly acquired liking for writing, new style, new way of looking at it, new way of its enjoyment… I appreciate it!!

[@brainrussell6811]

I always shied away from Bukowski... largely due to my own prejudices against him based upon what I had read/heard about his lifestyle... and also because, for the most part, my deep loathing for contemporary prose poetry. But over the last month, having got sucked into various YT poetry videos, this Man, his Words have moved me like no other modern poet... indeed, one should never judge another by the cover of their book. Thanks for your awesome videos.

[@matthewmccrimmon6454]

Been in the hospital w an abscess/on IV nutrition and finally turning a corner. That part about cross-eyed elation and joy rising like an impossibility hit real close. Thanks man, these videos are keeping me going!

[@illneas]

Dude .. I hope you feel better real soon. I'm glad that you found comfort in my work.

[@matthewmccrimmon6454]

@@illneas Thanks bro, and keep doing what you do 👍👍

[@LadySeewind]

Your videos bring peace to my soul on a level that I can't even put to words. Thank you so so much for these pieces of true art, I truly hope you know how much light you bring to the world 💫💙

[@illneas]

You are sweet. Thank you.

[@MrWhoscrazy]

im only finding this guy today never listened to poems or whatever but jesus ive falling in love with the way he writes and speaks and the way he says stuff it kills me in my mind and motivates me like hes inside me pushing me

[@Eoin_D]

This should be a billion views. Greetings from 🇮🇪 and thanks

[@igetpaidtocode]

Beautiful video. Athens is like a huge rusty art museum 💜

[@illneas]

It's not Athens but close enough, it's Thessaloniki the second biggest city in Greece.

[@johnmarquez6922]

I come from a country with one of the biggest crisis on the world. It's difficult for me to support with money, but trust me I'd give you every penny for you to continue doing this kind of videos. For now, I'll support you with every like and share I can. I just wanted you to know that your work is just amazing.

[@flecha710]

❤

[@Tygo_]

I love your video's dude. Excited for this one! :)

[@illneas]

You are too kind my friend, thank you for being here.

[@prockstem]

"Failed pet attempt." The cat is still contemplating the reality.

[@MIG_dr]

This is the content I signed up for.❤

[@mohamedsefir3827]

Don't atop making these videos. You are the best on youtube ❤️

[@Eoin_D]

We will need this poem over the next while

[@TiagoWolf]

Now more than ever (20/04/20)

[@talesofintrigue3315]

One of my favorites from him. Great way to start off the new year! Love the film work and timing. Good job man!

[@mc-ob7vp]

the year didnt start off very well unfortunately lol

[@sidhu6784]

Dude your videography is insane, goddamn, like each shot is like perfectly done each time.

[@aleksinako5006]

illneas thank you for posting Charles Bukowski he is one of fav authors of all time,and you are one the best pages that i’ve found so far,thank you millions buddy!I wish you all your best buddy!

[@butmadnorthnorthwest]

hi, just wanted you to know that your job is wonderful and i just discovered your work, so much feelings hit me now, thank you illnas !

[@rothkopietri]

Nothing sounds better than the poet's own voice...have the right feelings for the poem

[@dipper0yawn]

You can't imagine how much I appreciate your work. Thank you!

[@illneas]

Telling me this means a lot, thank you.

[@alexeivoncarstein8286]

These videos are so soothing and thought provoking

[@Stu_DLNGR]

I've commented this on your vids before, but as a graff writer, I appreciate your video appreciation and/or documentation of graffiti for your vids. Respect. Salute. ❤

[@dennisstroh8381]

first time I ever liked and commented under a video, but man this is brilliant and your work is top notch, please don't stop producing :D

[@illneas]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[@frjn99]

Amazing work, my favorite channel on yt :)

[@illneas]

It's an honor to call this channel your favorite, thank you 😁

[@tse0123]

ωραίος φίλε, άψογη δουλίτσα, χαιρετισμούς από Αθήνα! :)

[@nickdomenicos5987]

Every night when we sleep I stay awake Trying to exorcise these demons For goodness sake. Every night it is sweet Like the new wine You and I used to drink Waiting for the sign To take us away To take us away. Every night this ghost It keeps us company But we don't mind we make the most Of the empty, lovely.... ...Hour. We fill it to the brim With all that we have With patience wearing thin What more could we add? To take us away To take us away. Every night the shadows I know them to find But what about the light That hides behind? It is there every night Like a shy child Shielded from the glare Awaiting the sign To take it away To take it away. Every night there's a promise For us to fulfil But like the two robbers It hangs around... ...The one that they took To kill While we were asleep We cling to it still To take us away To take us away.

[@king_julian327]

I love this.

[@Yourownworld396]

I already read it twice and I don’t mind read it for the third time ☹️☹️☹️☹️💗💗💗💗💗 It really hit 💔

[@axelleci2031]

I love your work. It's incredible, beautiful. And the last shot with the candles and the line "we will defeat death".... The music, the voice.... Everything... Just wow. Please keep going.

[@illneas]

The last line hits hard.

[@axelleci2031]

@@illneas it does

[@godfreyzilla8608]

I am not well. I know what ails me but not the cause. I don't know if I will survive the night. So I came searching for Bukowski for a little comfort. For me reading or listening to Bukowski is like walking into the pitch black night wearing infrared binoculars. All you can say is Ahhhhh!

[@bri5598]

Listening to these bukowski videos tonight has inspired me to take up writing again. Was always passionate about it and been told by multiple teachers that was my calling but gave it up a long time ago. But I feel so inspired by these videos tonight for some reason.

[@larissapereira1838]

Thank you illneas...I faced a tough time during this isolation. But I know that this too shall pass. Thank you for bringing such joy ♥ God bless you

[@corncake9942]

Thank you for these illneas

[@illneas]

Thank you for being here ^^

[@lesego3965]

You touched me without even touching me. ♥️ I really really love your videos.

[@illneas]

Thank you ^^

[@Alex-zi2wv]

we will defeat death in life

[@Enormymous]

i will defeat Alex69 in comments

[@JenniferElliott1]

This I am starting to believe! ☺️

[@doyoubelieveinmagic4244]

@@Enormymous 😂😂

[@splayree8023]

Istg, you're bestest at choosing the great works. Never stop what you're doing!!!! 💜💜💜

[@arbaz.3675]

Great work man. The shots were amazing.

[@illneas]

Wow thank you for your nice words

[@DjBlakkTux]

love these vids. love the way they give a second life to Bukowski's work.

[@Joker201278]

I simply love your Videos!

[@illneas]

Thank you for taking the time to watch them ^^

[@Joker201278]

@@illneas It was a pleasure! I was waiting for it since I saw it in my timeline.

[@illneas]

@@Joker201278 wow, thank you for attending the premiere ^^

[@obze9594]

i just discovered this page and I'm very glad

[@Andreluiz-dp2ho]

i"m glad i've found this channel.

[@CIassict]

*Even though I find it difficult to understand, when the voice comes in my head, I just lost myself* 💖💙

[@annjuurinen9484]

Such beauty, such brilliance. Thank you for making Poetry come alive once again.

[@onursezer4431]

This poem contains so many truth but not a living matter can not defeat death.

[@brandonmckinney4768]

These videos bare with me always in my heart❤❤

[@asmarali8579]

Absolutely love your work

[@philoki]

Wow your videos are breathtaking. Cinematography, music, poetry. I love this.

[@keoheron]

Squirm. Run from my scalpel. Far, further. Into the frost. A woman, Blood red eater. A sick lullaby as the antithesis of a savior. Defied by last breath's freedom.

[@presarioatishi2409]

Honestly man. this world needs people like you. you need to keep showing us how you feel about the nature of art. thats what we all have to do. to breath another day,to feel another way,to catch the glory of sunrise,when its prisoned under our certains. Thanks. Live and set this world on fire. for thats what you were born for,for thats how the world hears..

[@illneas]

Wow you are a kind person my friend, thank you for watching my work. I wish you all the best.

[@christoduplessis8177]

Channel is growing so fast. Almost double the subs over the last month. Well done. It is the great content!!!

[@aherrns1894]

Not only the selection of poems, but also the music and the imagery. Good job Illneas

[@illneas]

Thank you buddy

[@striker1992]

Fucking beautiful. I love it when you get bukowski’s actual voice. Also if you live in Greece some ancient architecture would look amazing in your shots!

[@davidswan5708]

I love coming back to this!! It speaks to my soul!! Lets get this workout!!

[@urvamdhroov6577]

The joy that comes from nowhere is no where to be found .

[@belindarimbi13]

I just think, you humanize this poem and then I see the caption (I tend to read it after I watch the video, so it won't cloud my judgement/opinion), well great minds think alike lol Sometimes, it still baffles me how your video feels like specially crafted and professionally recorded like it should be on theatre or something, and yet I can watch these masterpieces (all of your videos are) for free, no charge at all. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us, Bukowski to start 2020 is such a great idea. Also, I love the blooper at the end, wishing you luck for your next encounter with cats 🐈

[@illneas]

Thank you for your kind words, and you are clever to avoid descriptions before you see an artistic video. Next time I will give my pet.

[@neilfrancisbrooks2028]

Excellent amazing best bukowski experience.. In ages nice soundtrack too, great imagery, keep on creating these beautiful short films. I love these.

[@suvrahadipghosh7130]

Made my day 🙌❤💯 i was having a horrible day and this literally lit me up :')

[@rockyb4372]

absolutely in love with your content. more of charles bukowski please !!❤️❤️

[@outdoororiented4869]

I think this is really well shot for the poem. I love Bukowski and his poetry

[@miriamkotorova2553]

I adore what you're doing here, on youtube. I just simply adore it. Please don't stop

[@illneas]

You are so sweet, thank you ^^

[@miriamkotorova2553]

@@illneas you are so so welcome

[@antoniak.1629]

Could you do my favourite poem "Do not go gentle in to that good night"? Some might recognises it from the movie interstellar :) Fantastic videos. I'm very impressed. Love the gentle voice, the wonderful shots and that there is always a cat. Always. Thank you!

[@pinakichowdhury3043]

Your cinematography is truly brilliant!! It can alone represent the whole poem...well done excellent job

[@illneas]

Thank you so much!

[@AlejandroAdAstraPerAspera4evr]

His words light my brain on fire and I know them to be truth

[@danieljesurajoy7735]

More Charles Bukowski Poems....!! We NEED More....!! Love YOUR WORK !!

[@siddharthkumarsingh2462]

Honestly man your videos are the most pleasing works of all time.....♥️♥️♥️

[@illneas]

Thank you so much

[@mintchocolate8198]

Can't believe you started 2020 with this poem wow!

[@arkabera3263]

The best of youtube is here.

[@damuzx8590]

Thank you for sharing such beauty with me

[@illneas]

Thank you for watching my work.

[@damuzx8590]

@@illneas I always will

[@Leftovercrack1987]

beautiful! the crown of my head started tingling! That was soooo nice!!! :D

[@reedehinger2636]

This was fvcking brilliant.

[@orsike192]

your kind of art is a like fresh air mate!

[@AECSRQ]

I asked Bukowski how his defeating death is going since his body died. His mouth twisted in a wry smile. "You're reading my poetry and writing about me right now, aren't you? Pretty good, I'd say."

[@thesoundpurist]

I'm here, and you tapped my shoulder with a complicit subtil smile. I know you Charles, you always did know me. You took me on a walk on the path at the frontier of the underworld, our habitat and the luminous world of heaven. I'm no different of the corpses, and they always knew me. We are the guardian of the sleep walkers. We're opening the way with truth, the bees of love deposit the rays of glorious love on the remains of the great tyran of hell.