Silent Thunder (+1)

Kurt Philip Behm

Oftentimes, what doesn’t get said

—makes the loudest sound

 

(Hotel Majestic Saigon, Vietnam: January, 2014)

 

 

Business Tenet #1

 

It’s not about what’s right...

but about who has the power

to dictate what’s right



(University Of Pennsylvania: January, 2022)​

 

 

Above The Tree Line

 

Somewhere West of where he was,

and East of where he’d been

The mountains called their distant cry,

a pleading heard within

The alpine air, the red-tailed hawk,

their spirits hail his name

To thence return, the past on fire

—his freedom to reclaim

 

(Chief Joseph Highway: September, 2021)

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 4th, 2022 11:22
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  • Poetic Shoshana

    Beautiful

  • Jerry Reynolds

    Very profound, Kurt.
    I know you are a rider but even if I didn't the feel the ride.

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks Jerry. I bought my first motorcycle in 1964 (BSA Gold Star).
      It's been one of the true loves of my life. I wrote 'Searching For Crazy Horse'
      from the seat of my bike.

      My son and I did a 6300 mile ride in late August, early September (last year.)
      I'm counting the days till Spring. We're talking about doing Alaska again.

      Thanks so much.

      Kurt

    • Laura🌻

      Kurt,

      Great reads…especially ‘Above The Tree Line’. Your written words are insightful and engaging. I can sense and feel the love and call of your beloved West…for you. It must be an exhilarating experience each time you travel on the Chief Joseph Highway.

      Thank you for sharing.

      Laura🌻



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