Fear As Its Captive

Kurt Philip Behm

Be mindful 

of the shadow

destroying

the self

 

Its conspiracy

of silence

hides deeply

indwelt

 

No light

or direction

can fill

its domain

 

With fear

as its captive

shading joy

— into pain

 

(Dreamsleep: October, 2026)

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    Now that one goes from shadow into darkness. Well said my friend

  • Tristan Robert Lange

    I paused over fear being the captive, Kurt...I’d been expecting it to be in charge. Now I’m wondering what has hold of it. šŸŒ¹šŸ–¤šŸ™šŸ•ÆļøšŸ¦ā€ā¬›

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      The shadow of empty and deafening uncertainty ...

    • rrodriguez

      A powerful and thought-provoking piece. I appreciate how you give expression to those hidden shadows within us that sometimes rob us of joy. There is a depth and psychological honesty in these verses. Beautifully written!

      • Kurt Philip Behm

        I'm honored by your comments. Thank you.



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