Poetry #1

#1 Charles Bukowski is the author of this poem originally named "The Laughing Heart"

#2 This poem might be considered ironic for a reason such as this. Levis brand jeans is trying to promote a commercial that could be toward any audience, when if you look at it again its has every element to attract a teen. The message in the poem exemplifies to live your life the way you want to, referring to the brand of jeans.

#3 I strongly agree that this poem by Charles Bukowski reflects he, being the author. He was a man of an alcohol history due to a series of events such as the death of his first real love, Jane Cooney Baker. He wrote of dark feelings at some times but in this poem he speak about living your life because it is yours. You only live once and you shouldn't expect things to be perfect, but you shouldnt settle for anything less that makes YOU happy. It relates to him because he personally lives life the way he wanted to through alcohol and tells his audience to live life the way you want not by another persons rules or limits. Theres always light at the end of the tunnel.

#4 I looked up several biographies to find information on this poetry writer. I also looked over other poems by him as well on wiki.