What is the poem I Met a Genius by Charles Bukowski about?

"I Met a Genius" by Charles Bukowski describes the meeting of a person who is described as a creative and intelligent character, but also arrogant, and uninterested in the people around them. The genius seems completely absorbed in his own thoughts and ideas, treating others with complete indifference. The poem highlights the contrast between the brilliance and self-involvement of the genius, and the frustration and insignificance felt by those who know them. Bukowski's poem portrays the genius from an external perspective, capturing the tension between the admiration for their gifts and the challenges their behavior creates for those in their orbit.