rough drafts

rough drafts

 

 

i used to like Bukowski

till i ran into him in a tavern

 

one night in May

over drinks 

he read a few of his poems

 

then tossed down a final beer

walked out leaving me to pay the tab

and those dreary poems

 

each one more bruised

than the other.

 

 

erin-cilberto

12/22/22

Reviews

[V]

Sobering end to an artsy journey.
I used to like Bukowski too --
now I feel rather different about it.
I like how the simplicity in your words still is charged with raw emotion.

Dear J,
Happy Holidays in advance.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I actually never did like him...i pretended for the sake of the poem...he was an abusive drunk and many of his women were bruised because of it.
thank you for your kind review and Happy Holidays back at ya.
j.

[V]

Abs understandable, I read about it. There is a lot of negative criticism rg. Bukowski, he's overrated and his abusive behavior is reflected in his words. I think I pretended to like him bc he's among the famous poets but reading him nowadays makes me feel uncomfortable. Thanks for the insight and the wishes. V

[jacob erin-cilberto]

You know what, V?
He is one of those cult figures...the so-called tortured artist...so he definitely has a big following....I am just not part of it.

[V]

I agree with you.

[red93]

Ooh interesting Jacob - another Claim to Fame indeed ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh, red...i made that scenario up and never liked Bukowski...but an idea that came to me because of his abusive behavior.
j.

[red93]

👍👍👍👍👍Excellent move Jacob - nice one - Happy Xmas to you and yours 👍👍👍👍👍

[red93]

NB I have actually met Carol Ann Duffy, which is why it didn't seem so far-fetched 👍👍👍👍👍

[JD Major]

Cleverrrrrr Title, and a beery fine write :)
What's the moral, Jacob? ~ Never drink with a Buck-Outsy? :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I never cared for him, even though he was a cult figure...but he is a good subject for poems...
read moreI never cared for him, even though he was a cult figure...but he is a good subject for poems...
his abusive behavior turned me off to him.
thank you for your visit, JD,
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

If they are bruised, that may be a good thing for a poet. I doubt anyone will write about me using only last name.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

he was such an abusive drunk...ugh. never really liked him or his writing.
But thanks, Winston and don't be so sure....you are quite a prolific poet and a good one...and perhaps just "Munn" will be used and you will be recognized by that.
j.