#love is a dog from hell

[derangedrhythms]

Charles Bukowksi, Love is a Dog from Hell: Poems 1974-1977; from 'texan'

[bnmxfld]

Who the hell said you no longer had it in you?

Charles Bukowski / Love Is a Dog from Hell

[hereith]

Who the hell said you no longer had it in you?

Charles Bukowski / Love Is a Dog from Hell

[cosmonautroger]

Charles Bukowski, Love Is A Dog From Hell, 1977

[mourningsaturn]

someday you will ache like i ache

[lasshaengen]

LOVE IS A DOG FROM HELL, Charles Bukowski

[tomfowlery]

Charles Bukowski, "The Escape"; Love is a Dog from Hell: Poems 1974-1977

[sammeldeineknochen]

there is something wrong with me besides melancholia.

Charles Bukowski: "Love is a Dog from Hell", S.194

[classicliteratureprincess]

[pandora-books]

"she's wild but kind my 6 foot goddess makes me laugh the laughter of the mutilated who still need love"

Charles Bukowski, from "the 6 foot goddess," in Love is a Dog from Hell

[vintage-tigre]

[mourningsaturn]

I swear

[renosser]

Love is a Dog from Hell -Charles Bukowski

there is a loneliness in this world so great that you can see it in the slow movement of the hands of a clock.

people so tired mutilated either by love or no love.

people just are not good to each other one on one.

the rich are not good to the rich the poor are not good to the poor.

we are afraid.

our educational system tells us that we can all be big-ass winners.

it hasn't told us about the gutters or the suicides.

or the terror of one person aching in one place alone

untouched unspoken to

watering a plant.

[altar-ov-plagues]

"People need me. I fill them. If they can't see me for a while they get desperate, they get sick. But if I see them too often I get sick.

It's hard to feed without getting fed."

- Love is a Dog from Hell, by Charles Bukowski

[tmarshconnors]

"Jesus Christ, some people are so dumb you can hear them splashing around in their dumbness.  I want to run and hide I want to escape their engulfing nullity."

Henry Charles Bukowski was an 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.

Born: 16 August 1920, Andernach, Germany Died: 9 March 1994 (age 73 years)

Renowned Author and Poet: Charles Bukowski was a prolific American writer and poet, best known for his raw and unapologetic portrayals of urban life, often delving into themes of alcoholism, gambling, and relationships. He gained a cult following for his gritty realism and straightforward prose.

Early Struggles and Jobs: Before achieving literary success, Bukowski faced years of hardship and menial jobs. He worked as a dishwasher, truck driver, and postal clerk, experiences that heavily influenced his writing, providing material for his vivid depictions of the working class and marginalized individuals.

Iconic Works: Some of Bukowski's most famous works include novels like "Post Office," "Factotum," and "Ham on Rye." He also gained significant acclaim for his poetry collections such as "Love is a Dog From Hell" and "The Last Night of the Earth Poems." Bukowski's writing often reflected his own tumultuous personal experiences, earning him a reputation as a literary outsider.

Controversial Persona: Bukowski cultivated a rebellious and often controversial persona, both in his writing and personal life. He was known for his heavy drinking, womanizing, and confrontational attitude, which occasionally landed him in trouble with authorities. Despite this, his work resonated with many readers who appreciated his unfiltered portrayal of life's struggles.

Literary Legacy: Bukowski's influence extends far beyond his own lifetime. His works continue to be celebrated for their honesty, humour, and insight into the human condition. He inspired a new generation of writers and remains a significant figure in contemporary literature, with his books translated into multiple languages and his poems frequently quoted and referenced in popular culture.

[opaloid]

200 years ago they would have burned her at the stake

now she puts on her mascara as we drive along.

Charles Bukowski, ‘huge ear rings’