Charles Bukowski poem and story database

Measurements From the Creation Coffin

Poem written circa 1972

the ability to suffer and endure -
that's nobility, friend -
the ability to suffer and endure
for an idea, a feeling, a way...

Magazines and periodicals

Bachy - Vol. 1 - No. 1 - 1972

Alternate titles or versions, draft titles

The Creation Coffin

Forum items

Scan of magazine appearance