And Bukowski says what?

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the harder you try
by Charles Bukowski

the waste of words
continues with a stunning
persistence
as the waiter runs by carrying the loaded
tray
for all the wise white boys who laugh at
us.
no matter. no matter,
as long as your shoes are tied and
nobody is walking too close
behind.
just being able to scratch yourself and
be nonchalant is victory
enough.
those constipated minds that seek
larger meaning
will be dispatched with the other
garbage.
back off.
if there is light
it will find
you.

Answer 1

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"If there is light, it will find you."

I've heard that saying before and believe it to be true.
Again, his "we against them" stance.

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Or "we against we"

Answer 2

Be yourself is what I read. The rest will take care of itself.

Answer 3

Don't fix what's fixed..or something to that effect...)

My worst nightmare.

Answer 4

If this is the standard you aim for, it explains a lot about your poetry. Wouldn't argue with the theme, merely the execution of it.

Oh, I forgot...pants, sausages, windy-pops. There, glad to give you a laugh.

Answer 5

Artifice will get you no where. Don't force the issue, What will be will be

Doris Day?

Answer 6

I could say something profound, but with this name people would be confused... sorry, you get the readership you've earned... same with Bukowski.

Answer 7

Dawn rises to meet the dirt
she touches the gold as well,
At night she sits, falls asleep
with various dreams to tell.

G'morning on the flip side
eggs and coffee
and sunshine

Answer 8

Just be, If there is no solution, there is no problem,
Don't change what works.

Answer 9

It is what it is....don't try to control that which cannot be controlled.

Answer 10

I long ago decided (or became too weary) to just let things slide if there was nothing I could do or to be gained by fighting to change it. What will be will be. I have found a bit of peace with it.

Love the last three lines. Light won't be denied.

Answer 11

a good way to stick it to them that don't understand.

Answer 12

Common sense is what is important. Most of that you learn through the practical affairs of life. People who seach for and claim to know much more than that are fools, and they are deluding themselves.

Answer 13

no matter, no matter
we all get what's due in the end
just watch for the light shining for you

Answer 14

giggling.

I sometimes take myself to seriously...

giggling

Answer 15

He'a saying:
"Don't sweat the bullsh*t."
(and most of it *is* bullsh*t)
-chill-

 

Answer 16

Chicken butt, fried in grease, wanna piece? Talk & words are cheap, scratching yourself is divine. Go for it.

Answer 17

this piece.....

.......reminds me of....

...politicians......

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