My Real Father

Kurt Philip Behm

Remembering my Grandfather

  forgetting my Dad

 

Wanting to be near him

  paternal influence bad

 

He loved without question,

  his smile blocked the sun

 

And without his embracing

  —my life on the run

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2016)

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  • Christina8

    A very relatable poem to me----quite good!!

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks Christina. Without him, I would have been LOST!

    • Laura🌻

      Kurt,

      Grandfathers are a blessing!
      This beautiful poem resonates of the relationship my dad had with his grandfather. My dad’s father abandoned his family when my dad was five years old. He went to Argentina and never returned. My great grandfather raised my dad along with his brother! He certainly did a great job!
      I enjoyed this write very much.

      ~Laura~

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks Laura, my Grandfather saved my life. He died in 1974 the
      week before I got married. I've missed him every day since.

      I'd give all the writing back for one more day with him....

      • Laura🌻

        That is truly sad.😔



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