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When I was in college, I often heard about Charles Bukowski, but I must admit I never really delved into his poetry. Recently, while reading one of his quotes, I came across a photo of his tombstone, which reads: “Don’t try.” For a few minutes, I tried to decipher that message and immediately connected it to his intense and “far from exemplary” personal life. Bukowski was a man who, even in his darkest days, was a great poet — an alcoholic, a gambler, a womanizer — perhaps se

A few days ago, I received a WhatsApp message from someone I’ve known for over ten years — someone with whom I share a bond marked by...