The 8th Deadly Sin

Kurt Philip Behm

Caught between

fear and despondency

it came as two trains

passing in the night

 with him on the center rail

too frozen to choose

too barren to cry

too orphaned to commit

hearing the screams

from the dying polarity

tearing him from the center

of his emptiness

daring him to move

while forcing him to stay

the 8th deadly sin beset…

D-E-S-P-A-I-R-I-N-G

with the sound of the fury

the pressure and the heat

sucking out the last vestige

of the man he had been

before all hope gave in to fear

 

(Septa’s R5: March, 2022)

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 31st, 2022 08:12
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  • Rocky Lagou

    Astounding. Your words never fail to impress. A truly engaging and interesting read and I like your take on this "8th deadly sin."

  • Laura🌻

    Kurt,

    Your ability to write is phenomenal. This vivid and heartbreaking poem has just made me think of my mom’s good friend. She’s a mom who lost her son in the manner by which you’ve so uncannily penned. She’s still suffering and ridden with guilt. One day I’ll be able to share your amazing poem with her…perhaps at a memorial. I don’t think she’s ready for it yet.

    Thank you for sharing your gift.

    Laura🌻

  • Bella Shepard

    This 8th deadly sin is the one that robs the soul, and you've presented this so poignantly. I love the power an depth of your writing.

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      ...and I love hearing from you.

      Thanks Bella.

      Kurt

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks Laura. I can't imagine my poem would offer much solace.

      Kurt

      • Laura🌻

        A complicated situation…
        not solace, but truth…(that’s what I meant).
        She is a realist.



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