The Aliens

The Aliens
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.