SatoriGuy asks, "I'm kind of a newb to poetry but I enjoyed the Charles Bukowski documentary Born Into This. Any thoughts on Mr. Bukowski's poetry?"
I've only read one of his books, back in the 80's. It did make a mark on me, however. Whenever I encounter a reference to a racetrack, I think of his writing. It says something about his powers as a writer that he broadened my reality a little bit, making the world of the track come vividly alive for me.
Synchronistically, after reading your question I finished reading Geoff Dyers' Zona and encountered one passing reference to Mr. Bukowski.
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What poet(s) make you laff out loud? And do you think it's necessary to say why?
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