A Father's Goodbye (+1)

Kurt Philip Behm

I am your father

I’ve always been here

You are my daughter

You are my son

 

I’ve never wavered

I’ve never questioned

You have been foremost

By far number one

 

But now I feel distant

Now I feel lonely

An inconvenience

Who no longer belongs

 

And soon I’ll be vacant

Gone to my maker

You both left to wonder

— the right and the wrong

 

(To Aging Parents Everywhere: April, 2026)

 

 

Take A Breath — Close Your Eyes — And Jump

 

It’s better to take a giant leap

and fail

Than to forever build castles

— on the ledge

 

(Dreamsleep: April, 2026)
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  • sorenbarrett

    Too true Kurt. Well written it speaks with feeling

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks, hopefully you're immune.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Kurt no I have four children and four grand children and I am not immune my friend but we will see if I can avoid it.

      • arqios

        Best thoughts on aging and engaging with our aged. 🕊️🙏🤩

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Kurt, there’s a quiet weight all through this…love stated so clearly at the start, and then that slow drift into distance and being an inconvenience. That word lands hard. And the way you close on “— on the ledge”…it feels like everything left unsaid just hanging there. Strong piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛



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