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Poetry

The Madcap

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1. I really like this one.

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 12:46 PM

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Especially the second stanza with the alternating long and short lines. The short lines add a punch to the preceding long ones that is perfect.

Thank you for adding this.

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I really like this one. The Madcap Saturday #1

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