All Kindled Lies Afire

Kurt Philip Behm

Is the artist in me a liar,

or the one who walks outside

 

Are my words and deeds in conflict,

which to breathe and which to hide

 

Would King Solomon have an answer,

to this split I often feel

 

Would salvation hold my name in check,

as today my soul to deal

 

Do excuses like good intentions,

pave the way, perdition shown

 

Do the reasons then abandon,

idle hope when left alone

 

Can the spirit claim what time has lost,

in it’s quest to stay inspired

 

Can the truth once lit inside my heart,

—set all kindled lies afire

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: October, 2016)

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 20th, 2016 08:52
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments6

  • Augustus

    Love the metaphors.

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks A.

    Kurt

  • Tony36

    Really great write

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks so much,Tony!

    Kurt

  • micheled

    Kurt, an introspective and intriguing poem. I like the rhythm of your words.

  • Christina8

    All around love the metaphors and the cadence of your poem. Fabulous!



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