The Dog & The Kitty (+1)

Kurt Philip Behm

The Doggie was white,

  and the Kitty was black,

  as they crouched at each end of the floor

 

Their eyes never met,

  because the rules were set,

  that the dog would chase the cat as before

 

At night came the darkness,

  and the Kitty stood up

  and headed right straight to the door

 

But the Doggie just lay there with his head

  on his paws, and thought:

  “Tonight—is quite different for sure”

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2015)

 ‘For Kiley, Hunter, Braden & Parker’

            My Grandchildren

 

 

Look To The Harbor

 

I sat on the rocks

By the New Bedford docks

And waited for his boat to return

 

But the sun went to hiding

Bringing ever bad tidings

And a sea where last lessons are learned

 

My time spent in vain

For not even a plane

Could find a boat headed out of that storm

 

As the sea roiled upward

My hopes were dragged under

Which my soul was to curse and then scorn

 

And the streets emptied out

Churches packed and devout

As the old ones did swear and rebuke

 

The women all cried

With new legends reprised

As the Parson read words in tribute

 

Till at the church by the dock

From whence he had left

From its window I yelled through the tears…

 

“Look to the harbor this night,

  the mourning over, I sight: 

     —My Daddy’s Gaff Schooner is here”

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2015)

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 2nd, 2018 21:48
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  • Laura🌻

    Kurt,

    Two wonderful poems with a happy ending...I imagine!

    I love your grandchildren’s names! When they’re old enough to read “The Dog & The Kitty”, they’ll appreciate the poem even more than when it’s read to them!

    ~Laura~

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    I've always been fascinated with Nursery Rhymes, especially
    before they became politically correct. There were great life's
    lessons in tales like 'Humpty Dumpty' and 'Little Miss Muffet.'

    'Little Red Riding Hood' has some solid messages that kids are
    equipped to absorb and accept.

    The 'Brothers Grimm' tales were among my favorites. I'm glad I
    grew up when I did and not in this hyper-protective and restrictive
    environment.

    🙂

    Kurt

    • Laura🌻

      I’m with you all the way with your comments; especially with the last comment!

      😉Once upon a time...when I taught seven year olds,
      my favorite reading/writing unit...and the children’s...was Fairytales! “Little Red Riding Hood” was our favorite! We also delved into fractured fairytales! It was awesome!


      • Kurt Philip Behm

        🙂



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