The News She Bears

The News She Bears

A Poem by Desert Knave
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(News that's not fair)

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It isn't
That I don't
Want her there
It's just that
I'm not ready
For the news
That she bears
As I feel
Its menace 
In the air
This "well" is not
A fair well
It's a farewell


Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

© 2025 Desert Knave


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Great play on words! I like it! Lydi**

Posted 6 Months Ago


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Desert Knave

6 Months Ago

Thanks. This one kind of wrote itself in reverse, with the last three lines birthing it. ~Jim
Michael Sun Bear

5 Months Ago

Perhaps this was birthed by a woman some time ago and has lain semi-neglected in a corner of your he.. read more

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Desert Knave
Desert Knave

Phoenix, AZ



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I am in my mid-60's, a manic-depressive, seldom impressive, often recessive poet who loves the ocean, rain, the desert, and playing with rhyme. I am a native Arizonan, a Virgo, and a hair metal fan an.. more..