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Quote by Charles Bukowski

“Bad poetry is caused by people who sit down and think, Now I am going to write a Poem.”

Quote by Charles Bukowski

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Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more

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