Oh, To Be Gardner McKay (+1)

Kurt Philip Behm

Oh, to look like him

Oh, to sail like him

Oh, to write like him

Oh, to fish like him

Oh, to paint like him

Oh, to sculpt like him

Oh, to act like him

— Oh, to be like him

 

(My Boyhood Hero: From the Greatest TV Show Ever – ‘Adventure’s In Paradise’ 1959 - 1962)

https://adventuresinparadisetv.com/vanityfair.html

 

 

 

Adam Troy

 

He chartered the Tiki

straight into my dreams

And captained my sleep

on far away seas

 

His heart never waivered

his nose in the wind

To young boys who loved him

— a hero and friend

 

(Gardner McKay As Adam Troy)

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  • sorenbarrett

    Envy a powerful energy nicely written Kurt

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks. he was magical.

  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Kurt, this is a lovely tribute to the power of boyhood heroes. The second poem seals it, turning admiration into gratitude. Beautifully remembered, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks, if you open the link, you can get a flavor for how special it was. It was based
    on James A. Micheners 'Tales Of The South Pacific..'



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