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“People in bars and cafés often notice me
writing in notebooks or on napkins.
Sometimes they'll ask,
‘What kind of poems do you write?’
That's when I drop the pen
and look them square in the eye.
‘I write music for the mind.‘”
–Ron Gavalik
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Ron Gavalik's poetry and stories are reminiscent of the raw and truthful works of Charles Bukowski, Allen Ginsberg, and Ezra Pound. Raised by hard-boiled Catholic trade unionists in the Rust Belt of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gavalik writes in a smooth, uninhibited style that reflects the once gritty region. In total freedom, he bleeds untamed language onto each page to capture the powerful moments of life. His whiskey-soaked words paint portraits of the hidden beauty that’s often lost within the madness of our struggles.
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  • Welcome
  • Instant Access on Patreon
  • Lovers Are Future Enemies
  • Gothic Riot Dreams
  • Slag River Sins
  • Sidewalks
  • Hot Metal Tonic
  • Have a Taste
  • The Author
  • TRUE Readers
  • Critical Reviews