Now Mine To Keep

Kurt Philip Behm

My first breath every morning,

a thank-you to the Lord

 

My heart beats then in tribute,

single note in heaven’s chord

 

My last breath every evening,

as I close my eyes to sleep

 

To thank him softly once again,

—his grace now mine to keep

 

From: 'The Book Of Prayers' 2016

Written For My Grandchildren

Kiley, Hunter, Braden & Parker

 

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 20th, 2016 10:01
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Comments3

  • Tony36

    Beautiful write

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks, Tony! I wrote it for my 4 grandchildren.

      • Tony36

        Welcome

      • rrodriguez

        Beautiful expression of gratitude.

      • Laura🌻

        Kurt,

        I love this one so much.

        Your words are so meaningful, poignant, and beautifully express how I feel these days.
        Thank you my friend.🙏🏻

        Laura🌻

        • Kurt Philip Behm

          Thanks for all the wonderful commenting...

          • Laura🌻

            You’re most welcome, Kurt.
            Reading your work fulfills me in many ways…especially intellectually. I find it very stimulating and soothing. It’s almost like an addiction. Today is one of those days where I cannot stop reading. I may not interpret them the way you intended them to mean, but they fill and satisfy my greedy needs.



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