The Days Run Away Like Wild Horses

Bukowski writes from a perspective outside the asylum that America's so called "Freedom" represents. He has shaken loose from the straight jacket that most wear so comfortably. Prepare yourself to experience Delirium On A Sunny Day!

I had a copy of this before and gave it to one of my friends; when I got to college I started to miss reading Bukowski so I ordered this and was upset that cover is a sort of cheap glossy paper, whereas my old copy had a nicer cover like the Black Sparrow editions. Still, the poems are funny and heartfelt and I'm glad to have a copy of this book again.

This was one of my favorite bukowski books because he explored different subjects and themes, but still kept his bukowski style. I enjoyed it.

I think this book had a little tiny glimpse of an emotional part of Bukowski, there's a few words in a few poems, you can notice, what he used to feel about Jane. Every great artist had a muse.

The Buk

Arrived in good condition!

I really like early Bukowski, so this collection does it for me.

Great book.

I've bought many books off Amazon in the past but have only felt compelled to leave a review for this particular item. Prior to this, I'd read a few Bukowski books (namely Ham on Rye, Post Office, Tales of Ordinary Madness, Pleasures of the Lost and Damned) and flicked through a few of his other books that a friend owns (Pulp, You Get So Alone at Times that it Just Makes Sense). Usually, I prefer novels or short stories to poems but this collection is excellent.It has everything you'd expect from Bukowski. The writing is, in the main, simple but powerful in an efficient way. For me, Buk's main strength as a writer was the uncanny knack he had of describing the rawest of emotions in such few words and it is prevalent throughout this work.I almost comment on the book itself, it's a beautiful print. Dare I say the print is almost elegant? I also ordered South of No North at the same time as this book and that is the same print.All-in-all, it's an excellent product. If you're a Bukowski fan, I'd urge you to buy this as I'm sure you'll enjoy it. If you've never read him, I'd recommend this as a good starting point (or maybe Ham on Rye if you prefer novels to poetry).Thanks Amazon!

I [[ASIN:0876850050 The Days Run Away Like Wild Horses Over the Hills] I have always loved poetry, and when I was young, read an enormous amount by poets from all over the world. But then I stopped for about 20 years. I don't know why. Maybe it had lost its freshness for me, or I found it too disconnected from daily living. Then I discovered Charles Bukowski. It was like a bucket of cold water thrown in my face to wake me up. Here is a narrative poet, in the tradition of Homer, who writes so vividly about his own life that you can feel it, taste it, smell it, laugh and cry over it. His poetry is gritty, dirty, and sometimes obscene, but always real. And beautiful.

Forget all self help books. Bukowski had helped me get through life. His humor and acute observations are wonderful!

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