An open letter to Charles Bukowski, a GREAT poet, but....?

Question

Just because you walked in dark alleys
and awakened with the stench of booze,
knew every inch of the bar flies you used,
you have no corner market on
the depth of pain
and your scorn for those
in starched white shirts,
toiling above you in towers,
blinds what you think is
your all seeing eye
and makes me wonder
if you're as smart as
you think.

Your ink can be genius
but your judgment is harsh.

Sometimes,
your voice is as
guilty
as those you accuse.



(will I lose a son over this??)

Answer 1

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You have gained more respect
than I thought possible.

How about a poem from me?

Hmmm.........

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Asker's Comment:

and your poem gained only more respect.

Thanks, all.

Answer 2

Wow Ma.
Haha - you trying to adopt my antagonism??
Kidding.
It's actually a great poem and a good statement. It's not just the "downtrodden" who feel pain and drown themselves in booze.

And it's doubtful you'd lose a son over this - he like respects opinions and stuff.

Answer 3

poets and writers in general are accused of being Bystanders.And bystanders are accused of being accomplice to the crime, or at least part of the problem(s) in hand.
great write!
And no, ya ain't gonna lose that sun of yours for this, I thinks he loves this kinda debate!

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MHO.

Answer 4

LOOK...look
closer...CLOSER

a path cleared
broken bottles
no deposit, no return
betting the odds
against me will change me
controlling others
out of control
spin cycle drains
pains inflicted in nights
alone...lost...aware

words spilled
of worlds known

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his sights are skewed to perfection....and NO ma...a Son for life is exactly that

Answer 5

I have read a fraction of what he has written.
From what I have read, you seem to be on target with what he focuses on.
Life is a cabaret.

Answer 6

I just trashed Buk's response as an inside joke. Now I know what the joke was. Excuse me while I go an correct myself.

His response is much better than this, so I am blindsided as to if this is any good.

Thanks for messing me up!

Answer 7

ma...I've read a little of his work most of which I fail to understand, some seems so clear............... but after reading any of it, I always have the urge to wash my hands

Answer 8

Awesome... a debate in
free verse ! You did
quite well.

If you lose a son
there's always the
big fat orb. ^^^^^ somewhere up in the goose down

Answer 9

Who isn't flawed. Great write, somewhat his style from my limited reading. I can't wait for the reply from your 'son'.

Answer 10

Ohhhh, telling it like it is! Very interesting and clever. I like your style. Thanks for sharing (Are you flirting with this guy?)

Answer 11

I think you nailed him pretty well.

No, your son will appreciate your opinion.

Answer 12

Don't know ............
I do know no one is perfect,
be they poet, friend or foe.

Answer 13

Ahhh! I agree completely with your opinion....and your son will respect it.