He wanted to be
around clowns
but never wanted
to be happy
He wanted to write
great melodies
never wanting
to sing
He wanted to stand
on the mountaintop
but never wanted
to fly
He wanted to read
every book
never wanting
to speak
He walked in
the twilight
of tragedy’s
sunset
He loved several
women
only after
they were gone
He called to
his dog
who was stuffed
in the parlor
He answered
every question
that couldn’t
— be asked
(Dreamsleep: August, 2024)
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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Comments2
A beautiful write about most people. Those that love to watch sports on TV but never exercise or participate. Those that never live life but live it vicariously through others. I particularly love the last line. "he answered every question that couldn't be asked"
Thanks Soren, glad you enjoyed it.
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