From Bacchus to Silenus to ...

From Bacchus to Silenus to ...

A Poem by Desert Knave
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a poem on mythology

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I went from
Being Bacchus
To Silenus
And, at last
To now being
No more than
A drunken a*s...
At some point
I should have learned
How to pass


Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025 

© 2025 Desert Knave


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Amusing anecdote which coincidentally describes me rather well!

Posted 3 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Desert Knave

3 Weeks Ago

Thanks. Yeah, I went down the path pretty quickly and enthusiastically. ~Jim

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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..