Today I turned seventy,
and the clocks all faintly chimed
My hour glass near empty
to mark the waning time
Weeks left on the calendar
the moments more than days
With laughter most important now
each memory through the haze
Today I turned seventy,
and my dog he seemed to know
He whispered to my grandchildren,
and their love began to flow
Bright sunshine through the window,
but night is sure to come
The joy and pain of who I’ve been
—to live on when I’m gone
(Villanova Pennsylvania: December, 2018)
Try To Be Smart
Stop trying to be clever,
and try to be smart
The coyote said
to the fox
The hunters are coming,
the bounty’s been offered
Their traps are all baited
and boxed
Stop trying to be clever,
and try to be smart
The coyote to the fox
said again
There’s a reason your fur
is always in season
And mine, never coated
—or skinned
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2015)
‘For My Grandchildren’
Thank You Lord
Thank you for the poetry Lord,
thank you for the verse
Thank you for the words that play
and on my fields converse
Thank you for the feelings
letting others join in song
But thank you most for reaching down
—and guiding me along
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2015)
From ‘The Book Of Prayers’
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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I get the image of a man looking out of his window after a day of celebration, wondering whether or not if such a thing was worth being happy about. It's sad, but resolute in that the author acknowledges the state of his life and how to keep moving forward. I like this quite a bit, but I enjoy almost all of what you write.
Thanks Nicholas. Very kind and much h appreciated.
The Best of the Holidays!
Kurt
Kurt,
• “Borrowed Time”
The hourglass may be emptying...
Time may be diminishing...
But the anticipation to be with your Maker is elevating your appreciation for all that has meaning in your present state of being.
“The joy and pain of who” you’ve been will live on through your writings when you are gone! Your readers will appreciate, be inspired and learn from all your exceptionally penned life experiences!
• “Try To Be Smart “
Sagacious advice for your grandchildren!
• “Thank You Lord”
...and I thank you for accepting His guidance to live your life and sharing your life experiences with us...
your readers!
Superb poetry!
~Laura~
Truly kind!
Thanks Laura
Kurt
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