Poetry ...
the desperate
exercise
of the socially wracked
Feigning with
words
what their confidence
lacks
Imploring
the reader
to embrace
and befriend
One step
from the needle
the bullet
— the end
(Rereading Kerouac: November, 2025)
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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Very nice Kurt, the poem is, but the shout the proceeds the action. There is a little effort in making noise, but the order must be given.
Thanks Soren. Poets have the highest suicide rates of all ...
Well that makes me feel secure, psychologists are pretty high as well I am both. You are most welcome Kurt
Always remember ... You need my permission to do that. I was writing
about the very small minority. :-)))
Have thought of it many times but decided that it was far too selfish for even me
Well said, as an Artist, I definitely relate. The poem serves to articulate the often unspoken struggles of individuals dealing with social anxiety and the importance of artistic expression as a means of navigating these challenges. It attempts to foster empathy and understanding among readers, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences with connection and isolation.
As a poet among other things, I deeply, profoundly get this. Powerful poem, my dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
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