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 is an independent author from Chicago, IL. His works are largely focused on exploring the meaning of life – or lack thereof – while the themes of love, relationships, and self-loathing are also central to many of his stories. His upcoming novel, Primrose Isle, will be his third self-published title. Grapefruit Juice, a collection of bitter poems and short stories, and DEAD RED FISH, his semi-autobiographical debut novel about a young man coming to age on a road trip with his childhood friends, are also available on Amazon. View more posts
Good writing isn’t being like anyone
Verrry true
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i think so
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I agree
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Cute cat.
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thank you
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You are Welcome. 👧
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Everyone is trying to fit,and they should try to be their own.Unique !
Great poem
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yup. i think so. and thank you
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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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very true. very.
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Are you sure you don’t want our Maine Coon cat? Good writing, Lou.
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haha ya im ok with one. thanks
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I think bukowski wouldnt even like to be himself lol :p nice poem btw 🙂 very entertaining
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haha probably true … and thank you
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What is the “I”?
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You are the Lou from Whoville, wherever the fuck that is.
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lou from louville … not to be confused with Louisville
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lol
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Deep stuff I like it
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thank you Cory
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haha great ending 🙂 cute cat!
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thank you and thank you
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Spot on!!
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thanks for reading, Bill
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True story and actually why I love the way you write. Too much bullshit out there.
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im glad you do. thank you
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Reblogged this on SPO_OKY and commented:
Lou – telling the truth about writers.
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Good job, Lou. Your poetry reminds me of Bukowski sometimes.
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thank you.
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Writers. The most self-indulged wretched self-aware set of people on the planet. Scum aren’t we all.
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scum forever
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See you are already finding yourself😉😎😻
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getting there
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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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good advice. thank you
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Hahah.
I like the ending man. 😁
And you have changed your blogs theme, have not you? 🌟
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thank you. glad you liked it. and yea i did
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I am loving the this theme.
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cool. thanks
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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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that’s very kind.. but it might just be the 3 hours of sleep. haha get some rest
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What are you angry about?
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never angry.. just opinionated
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Would you like to take a second look?. Never never is always true.
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right
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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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happy to help. but sadly thats how it is
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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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well said
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True. Bukowski rocked, though.
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he did. yes he did
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