A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

“No Title” by Charles Bukowski


by Shawn at Shaman’s Den in Binghamton NY.

all theories
like clichés
shot to hell,
all these small faces
looking up
beautiful and believing;
I wish to weep
but sorrow is
stupid.
I wish to believe
but belief is a
graveyard.
we have narrowed it down to
the butcherknife and the
mockingbird.
wish us
luck.

Comments

4 responses to ““No Title” by Charles Bukowski”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-21-2006 19:47:51 by Lies
    I so love that!

    Posted on 03-21-2006 23:36:16 by j.
    I’ve always enjoyed Bukowski.

    Posted on 03-22-2006 04:40:34 by Jeff
    A glorious tattoo. Two thumbs up!

    Why is it that i can’t find this (full text) poem anywhere on the web?! Help… I’m just becoming familiar with Bukowski while writing an essay right now so this seemed like too much of an amazing coincidence. :>

    Posted on 03-22-2006 19:07:19 by glowimperial
    I comment, if only to officially and in the most provincial way represent San Pedro’s eternal props to Buk.

    Don’t Try!

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-21-2006 19:47:51 by Lies
    I so love that!

    Posted on 03-21-2006 23:36:16 by j.
    I’ve always enjoyed Bukowski.

    Posted on 03-22-2006 04:40:34 by Jeff
    A glorious tattoo. Two thumbs up!

    Why is it that i can’t find this (full text) poem anywhere on the web?! Help… I’m just becoming familiar with Bukowski while writing an essay right now so this seemed like too much of an amazing coincidence. :>

    Posted on 03-22-2006 19:07:19 by glowimperial
    I comment, if only to officially and in the most provincial way represent San Pedro’s eternal props to Buk.

    Don’t Try!

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-21-2006 19:47:51 by Lies
    I so love that!

    Posted on 03-21-2006 23:36:16 by j.
    I’ve always enjoyed Bukowski.

    Posted on 03-22-2006 04:40:34 by Jeff
    A glorious tattoo. Two thumbs up!

    Why is it that i can’t find this (full text) poem anywhere on the web?! Help… I’m just becoming familiar with Bukowski while writing an essay right now so this seemed like too much of an amazing coincidence. :>

    Posted on 03-22-2006 19:07:19 by glowimperial
    I comment, if only to officially and in the most provincial way represent San Pedro’s eternal props to Buk.

    Don’t Try!

  4. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-21-2006 19:47:51 by Lies
    I so love that!

    Posted on 03-21-2006 23:36:16 by j.
    I’ve always enjoyed Bukowski.

    Posted on 03-22-2006 04:40:34 by Jeff
    A glorious tattoo. Two thumbs up!

    Why is it that i can’t find this (full text) poem anywhere on the web?! Help… I’m just becoming familiar with Bukowski while writing an essay right now so this seemed like too much of an amazing coincidence. :>

    Posted on 03-22-2006 19:07:19 by glowimperial
    I comment, if only to officially and in the most provincial way represent San Pedro’s eternal props to Buk.

    Don’t Try!

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