Imitation Poem

The Human, imitated from The Aliens, by Charles Bukowski

you might not perceive it
but there are always
lights in the darkness
of life
hurting or
depressed.
you can dream while
sleep or wake.
you can fight discontent
feelings inside
you.
not all moments are
good
but overall
you are not helpless
and in time, you
will shine.
and when you die
many will miss you here
on earth, where gravity
sways.
you might not perceive
it
but your energy
persuades.
you are not simply
average.
nor have you come from outerspace
not a princess, or queen
poor or mean
you can
be
who you are
or
change on this
day.

*****

The Aliens, by Charles Bukowski

you may not believe it
but there are people
who go through life with
very little
friction or
distress.
they dress well, eat
well, sleep well.
they are contented with
their family
life.
they have moments of
grief
but all in all
they are undisturbed
and often feel
very good.
and when they die
it is an easy
death, usually in their
sleep.
you may not believe
it
but such people do
exist.
but I am not one of
them.
oh no, I am not one
of them,
I am not even near
to being
one of
them
but they are
there
and I am
here.