Slouching Toward Nirvana New Poems

“Slouching Toward Nirvana New Poems” by Charles Bukowski is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on January 3, 2006. This collection of poetry, comprising 288 pages, presents a raw exploration of life, death, and the human experience through Bukowski’s distinctive voice. The poems delve into themes of mortality, love, and the struggles inherent in existence, capturing the essence of the poet’s perspective on the world around him.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the complexities of life, as Bukowski reflects on the dead, the dying, and the emotional remnants of love. The work invites contemplation on the finality of death and the fleeting nature of happiness, with imagery that evokes a sense of urgency and introspection. This edition, written in English, offers a glimpse into the American poetic landscape, showcasing Bukowski’s unique style and thematic concerns.
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in this place
there are the dead, the deadly and the dying.
there is the cross, the builders of the cross and the burners of the
cross.
the pattern of my life forms like a cheap shadow
on the wall before me.
my love
what is left of it
now must crawl
to wherever it can crawl.
the strongest know that death is
final
and the happiest are those gifted with the
shortest journey.
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