This Charles Bukowski quote print pairs one of his most quietly resonant reflections on daily struggle with a misty, layered forest illustration, creating a print that feels both grounding and deeply human. “Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I'm not going to make it, but you laugh inside — remembering all the times you've felt that way.” Known for writing about hardship without sentimentality, Bukowski captures a familiar feeling here — the quiet effort of simply getting through a difficult morning — making this a favourite among fans searching for an honest Bukowski quote print rather than a purely uplifting one.
What makes the quote linger is its honesty about resilience, acknowledging the exhaustion of hard days while still finding a flicker of dark humour in having survived them before. The split composition, with plain type on one side and a moody, forested landscape on the other, gives the print a contemplative, almost meditative quality, making it a strong choice for anyone drawn to mental health awareness wall art that doesn't rely on empty positivity. It suits a quiet reading nook, bedroom, or therapy office where a more grounded, resilience quote print feels more honest than typical motivational decor.
This print is a thoughtful gift for a Bukowski fan, or for anyone who's ever needed to be reminded that getting up is enough some days. It works well in a bedroom, study, or personal reflection space, and makes a meaningful gift for someone going through a hard season, a milestone birthday, or a quiet nudge of solidarity.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
This Charles Bukowski quote print pairs one of his most quietly resonant reflections on daily struggle with a misty, layered forest illustration, creating a print that feels both grounding and deeply human. “Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I'm not going to make it, but you laugh inside — remembering all the times you've felt that way.” Known for writing about hardship without sentimentality, Bukowski captures a familiar feeling here — the quiet effort of simply getting through a difficult morning — making this a favourite among fans searching for an honest Bukowski quote print rather than a purely uplifting one.
What makes the quote linger is its honesty about resilience, acknowledging the exhaustion of hard days while still finding a flicker of dark humour in having survived them before. The split composition, with plain type on one side and a moody, forested landscape on the other, gives the print a contemplative, almost meditative quality, making it a strong choice for anyone drawn to mental health awareness wall art that doesn't rely on empty positivity. It suits a quiet reading nook, bedroom, or therapy office where a more grounded, resilience quote print feels more honest than typical motivational decor.
This print is a thoughtful gift for a Bukowski fan, or for anyone who's ever needed to be reminded that getting up is enough some days. It works well in a bedroom, study, or personal reflection space, and makes a meaningful gift for someone going through a hard season, a milestone birthday, or a quiet nudge of solidarity.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat