Thursday 18 August 2011

CHARLES BUKOWSKI DOCUMENTARY.


Bukowski is one of my favourite poets. He is famous for his drunken brawling and womanising but don't be fooled by this simplistic Bukowski caricature. I find his poetry disturbing, funny, grotesque, tragic, occasionally offensive, beautiful, and true. His writing reflects the complexity, absurdity, and importance of being alive. If you can spare an hour of your time, click on the link below and navigate through the You Tube sections of a very comprehensive documentary that deals with the motivation that powered Bukowski's work and the legacy of his life and writing.

If you are easily offended by all that life can offer and the word 'fuck' causes you distress, perhaps you should avoid this blog entry.

I believe that this man is one of the finest poets America has ever produced.

Wednesday 10 August 2011

CAROL ANN DUFFY on becoming POET LAUREATE.


















Click on link to access BBC Newsnight interview:

Hope you are all enjoying your break. 8 days and counting....the results are nearly here...!!