Bed Quote by Charles Bukowski
“alone with everybody the flesh covers the bone and they put a mind in there and sometimes a soul, and the women break vases against the walls and them men drink too much and nobody finds the one but they keep looking crawling in and out of beds. flesh covers the bone and the flesh searches for more than flesh. there's no chance at all: we are all trapped by a singular fate. nobody ever finds the one. the city dumps fill the junkyards fill the madhouses fill the hospitals fill the graveyards fill nothing else fills.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 1970s (likely from a collection)
The poem portrays existential loneliness, yearning for connection, and the inevitability of fate, suggesting humanity is trapped in endless searching.
In simple terms: People feel trapped, searching for meaning, never finding a perfect match.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and find meaning despite endless searching.
Themes
loneliness
existentialism
fate
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
existential
When to use this quote
- nightlife
- relationships
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Search for connection
human condition
urban decay
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we find fulfillment without a singular "one"?
- What does "fate" mean in modern life?
A Different Perspective
Hope that connection can be found may be overly optimistic.
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