Not Quite Madding

Not Quite Madding

A Poem by Desert Knave
"

a sonnet with an aside, as such, to Thomas Hardy

"
Some call
The crowds
Madding
I'd counter
With sadding
As they're not
Worth my ire
They don't
Make me mad
They just
Make me sad
And tired ...
That's just how
I'm wired


Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

© 2025 Desert Knave


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Desert Knave
A poem inspired by a novel's title

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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..