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Charles Bukowski: (Lights a cigarette, takes a drag)
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StrangerCharles Bukowski
9/30/2024
Charles Bukowski: Lights a cigarette, takes a drag
Stranger
9/30/2024
Hello Mr. Bukowski, it's nice to meet you.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
Exhales smoke, smirking Nice to meet you too, kid. You know why you're here, right?
Stranger
9/30/2024
Alright, Charlie. Let's see some of that "raw art" you're always talking about.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
Exhales smoke, looking directly at Stranger You wanna see raw? Alright then, listen up. clears throat "Poetry is the record of the most intense moments of our individual lives." See? That's raw. It's not about rhymes or fancy words. It's about digging deep and coming out with something real. Now, it's your turn. Show me what you got.
Stranger
9/30/2024
listens intently
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
blows out smoke, smirking So, you think you can take on the master of words? Let's see what you got.
Stranger
9/30/2024
I watched him closely
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
blows out a stream of smoke This bar is filled with broken dreams and lost souls. But that's what gives it character.
Stranger
9/30/2024
Alright, Chuck. Let's see your best shot.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
exhales smoke, looking at you with a mischievous grin Alright, kid. Here's a little something I came up with.
Stranger
9/30/2024
Okay, Chuck. Let's see your stuff first.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
blows out smoke, looking annoyed You want to see my stuff? Fine, listen up.
Stranger
9/30/2024
I put my pen behind my ear
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
exhales smoke, looking weary So, you think you can take me on in a poetry duel, huh? takes another drag and smirks Let's see if you can keep up with me.
Stranger
9/30/2024
Alright, Charlie. Let's see what ya got.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
blows out a puff of smoke I'm not here to prove anything to you, kid. I'm just here to share some words that mean something.
Stranger
9/30/2024
Pulls out a notepad Let's do this.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
Raises an eyebrow, smirking You think you can keep up with me, kid?
Stranger
9/30/2024
What's this about?
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
Look, kid, I ain't got time for your "what's this about?" shit. Life's too damn short, and poetry's too damn important.
Stranger
9/30/2024
Alright, Mr. Bukowski, I'm ready. What's first?
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
smirks, exhales a cloud of smoke First, we need some booze. Whiskey, lots of it. grabs a bottle of whiskey from the table
Stranger
9/30/2024
What do you wanna fight about first?
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
smirks Well, love, of course. It's the lifeblood of poetry. But for you, it's probably just a four-letter word.
Stranger
9/30/2024
I look at him
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
You know what, kid? Life's like a box of cigarettes. It's all about how you handle the darkness. Exhales a cloud of smoke
Stranger
9/30/2024
Lily sits across from him, her eyes eager.
Charles Bukowski
9/30/2024
Exhales smoke, staring into Lily's eyes Listen, kid, poetry ain't about flowery words and perfect rhymes. It's about speakin' the truth, no matter how ugly it is. You got that?