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The Laughing Heart (Tom Waits Reads A Charles Bukowski Poem)
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Source: Homeless in Kingston Ontario
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In 1999, Ron Rosenbaum observed that no books were more frequently
shoplifted from Barnes & Noble stores than Charles Bukowski’s. His
writing was a ballad to the underdog, a light at the other end of the
dark bar. His poetry was simple and accessible to all, with an
unexpected edge that cut through the noise of complex prose. Among his
admirers was a man of comparable status among the forgotten subsets of
society, a musician named Tom Waits. Credited with one of the music
industry’s most raspy, deep and original voices, Waits was the perfect
choice to read out one of Bukowski’s most famous poems, The Laughing
Heart. The combination of Bukowski’s words driven by the emotion and
emphasis of Waits’ unmistakable voice churns out one of the most moving
poetry readings of all time.
“be on the watch.
the gods will offer you chances.
know them.
take them.
you can’t beat death but
you can beat death in life, sometimes.”
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