LOU RASMUS

big book guy

Cats

Bukowski had six cats,
but I think that one is probably
good enough for me.
One takes up
enough of my time.
One gives me
enough to write about.
And I don’t want to be like
Bukowski anyways.
He wouldn’t want to be like me.
Because good writing
isn’t about being
like anyone.
It’s about being you.
Whoever
the fuck
that is.

lou rasmus

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51 responses to “Cats”

  1. Greys area Avatar
    Greys area

    Good writing isn’t being like anyone
    Verrry true

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      i think so

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      1. Greys area Avatar
        Greys area

        I agree

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  2. Adnama72.wordpress.com Avatar
    Adnama72.wordpress.com

    Cute cat.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      thank you

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      1. Adnama72.wordpress.com Avatar
        Adnama72.wordpress.com

        You are Welcome. 👧

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  3. Ben Aqiba Avatar
    Ben Aqiba

    Everyone is trying to fit,and they should try to be their own.Unique !
    Great poem

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      yup. i think so. and thank you

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  4. jim- Avatar
    jim-

    Instead of being themselves, people often try to be like someone they think is cool, but when we get too much of ourselves in others, it is the most annoying thing in the world.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      very true. very.

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  5. mtaggartwriter Avatar
    mtaggartwriter

    Are you sure you don’t want our Maine Coon cat? Good writing, Lou.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      haha ya im ok with one. thanks

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  6. jgonemad Avatar
    jgonemad

    I think bukowski wouldnt even like to be himself lol :p nice poem btw 🙂 very entertaining

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      haha probably true … and thank you

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  7. George F. Avatar
    George F.

    What is the “I”?

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  8. WaltPage Avatar
    WaltPage

    You are the Lou from Whoville, wherever the fuck that is.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      lou from louville … not to be confused with Louisville

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      1. WaltPage Avatar
        WaltPage

        lol

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  9. Cory Melancon Avatar
    Cory Melancon

    Deep stuff I like it

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      thank you Cory

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  10. raynotbradbury Avatar
    raynotbradbury

    haha great ending 🙂 cute cat!

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      thank you and thank you

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  11. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Spot on!!

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      thanks for reading, Bill

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  12. S_MW Avatar
    S_MW

    True story and actually why I love the way you write. Too much bullshit out there.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      im glad you do. thank you

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  13. S_MW Avatar
    S_MW

    Reblogged this on SPO_OKY and commented:
    Lou – telling the truth about writers.

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  14. theceaselessreaderwrites Avatar
    theceaselessreaderwrites

    Good job, Lou. Your poetry reminds me of Bukowski sometimes.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      thank you.

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  15. kalifornicationx.wordpress.com Avatar
    kalifornicationx.wordpress.com

    Writers. The most self-indulged wretched self-aware set of people on the planet. Scum aren’t we all.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      scum forever

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  16. ortensia Avatar
    ortensia

    See you are already finding yourself😉😎😻

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      getting there

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      1. ortensia Avatar
        ortensia

        You ll never do completely as we change perpetually so go on with ur search but don’t hold ur self in stand by because of it😉😀

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      2. lou rasmus Avatar
        lou rasmus

        good advice. thank you

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  17. Aisha Avatar
    Aisha

    Hahah.
    I like the ending man. 😁
    And you have changed your blogs theme, have not you? 🌟

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      thank you. glad you liked it. and yea i did

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      1. Aisha Avatar
        Aisha

        I am loving the this theme.

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      2. lou rasmus Avatar
        lou rasmus

        cool. thanks

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  18. zaroffpoetry Avatar
    zaroffpoetry

    I’ve got 2 cats, 6 is too many lol.

    i prefer cats because they have narcissistic tendencies and they’re independent.

    ” good writing isn’t about being like anyone. It’s about being you. Whoever the fuck that is.”
    this may be on of the best lines of the year, or it could be the 3 hours of sleep talking.

    well penned

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      that’s very kind.. but it might just be the 3 hours of sleep. haha get some rest

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  19. Little Mountain Avatar
    Little Mountain

    What are you angry about?

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      never angry.. just opinionated

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      1. Little Mountain Avatar
        Little Mountain

        Would you like to take a second look?. Never never is always true.

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      2. lou rasmus Avatar
        lou rasmus

        right

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      3. Little Mountain Avatar
        Little Mountain

        You’ve helped me to see something so true About myself. Thank you. I am angered about the cruelty in the world.

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      4. lou rasmus Avatar
        lou rasmus

        happy to help. but sadly thats how it is

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  20. Little Mountain Avatar
    Little Mountain

    What I’ve learned is that accepting despair sows the seeds of hope. The only way left to go is up and out.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      well said

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  21. Aak fictionspawn Avatar
    Aak fictionspawn

    True. Bukowski rocked, though.

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    1. lou rasmus Avatar
      lou rasmus

      he did. yes he did

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