Glister's Not Found Here

Glister's Not Found Here

A Poem by Desert Knave
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a poem about the drear

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Gold or not
Whatever
It is that
Glisters
Cannot be
Found here
Where the light
Cannot pierce
The drear


Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2026

© 2026 Desert Knave


Author's Note

Desert Knave
An aside to William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" and the quote "All that glisters is not gold.".

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Tremendous work. Powerful in brevity.

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Desert Knave

1 Month Ago

Thanks. I try to occasionally remember my roots in poetry, which is a little darker and more cynical.. 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..