L'Allegro Remembered

Kurt Philip Behm

The reason we give it so much verbiage

the reason we give it time

The reason we search the light fantastic

the reasons left ill defined

 

The reason the choices finally matter

the reason we pick and choose

The reason we leave a trail behind us

the reasons we’re not bemused

 

The reason the voices call within us

the reason the nights are long

The reason each season traps our longing

the reasons both right and wrong

 

The reason when nothing’s left to answer

the reason no sirens call

The reason we leave the past unanswered

—the reasons we can’t recall

 

(The New Room: March, 2023)

 

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 10th, 2023 12:40
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  • LaurašŸŒ»

    Dear Kurt,
    A insightful poem.
    Thank you for prompting me to revisit Miltonā€™s ā€œLā€™Allegroā€ā€¦
    and ā€œIl Penserosoā€.
    Grazie Mille.ā˜ŗļø

    LaurašŸŒ»

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    • LaurašŸŒ»

      Immensely, thank you.

      Your writings inspire me, my dear Poet.



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