The Bones of the Day

The Bones of the Day

A Poem by Desert Knave
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(Poesy-4-Poesy's-Sake)

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Having picked clean
The bones of the day
I put my pen away
Having nothing left to say


Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2024

© 2025 Desert Knave


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Desert Knave
Last poem written in 2024

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this was a great way to end the year. i don't usually write towards december because i get too entimental, and for some reason i dont like feeling that way. but your commitment to writing is inspiring. even with nothing to say, the desire to write is burning. wish i had your dedication. thanks Jim, for sharing.

Posted 2 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Desert Knave

1 Day Ago

Thank you. Sometimes writing is the only thing I do that actually feels like I'm doing something tha.. read more



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this was a great way to end the year. i don't usually write towards december because i get too entimental, and for some reason i dont like feeling that way. but your commitment to writing is inspiring. even with nothing to say, the desire to write is burning. wish i had your dedication. thanks Jim, for sharing.

Posted 2 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Desert Knave

1 Day Ago

Thank you. Sometimes writing is the only thing I do that actually feels like I'm doing something tha.. read more
I like the simplistic, hinest feel of this.
Very nice.

T.

Posted 5 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Desert Knave

5 Days Ago

Thanks. It came to me about the time the fireworks began going off. ~Jim
Trace

5 Days Ago

That is supposed to say "honest"
I must have fat fingered it.
Sounds like a perfect day. Great write.

Posted 5 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Desert Knave

5 Days Ago

Thanks. I find days when I am scribbling all day long to be as close to perfect as it gets. ~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..

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