The dead do not needaspirin orsorrow,I suppose.but they might needrain.not shoesbut a place towalk.not cigarettes,they tell us,but a place to burn.or we're told:space and a place to flymight be thesame.the dead don't need me.nor do theliving.but the dead might needeachother.in fact, the dead might needeverything weneedandwe need so muchif we only knewwhat itwas.it isprobablyeverythingand we will allprobably dietrying to getitor diebecause wedon't getit.I hopeyou will understandwhen I am deadI got as muchaspossible.
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About Charles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski was a 20th-century American writer. Henry Charles Bukowski was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His writing was influenced by the social, cultural, and economic ambience of his adopted home city of Los Angeles. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
- Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
- Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth
- Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
- Poetry — The art of language, rhythm, and emotional expression