False Hope Again

Kurt Philip Behm

Before you fall,

you’ve got to stand

 

Your voice once stalled,

no reprimand

 

The paradigm floats,

on swamps that drain

 

Where praise cries out,

false hope again

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: October, 2016)

 

 

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 30th, 2016 08:21
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Christina8

    This is an excellent poem. I love how you wrote "the paradigm floats on swamps that drain". Breathtaking metaphor. A new favorite!

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks Chrissy. You're too kind!

    Kurt

    • Christina8

      My pleasure! I look forward to reading your poetry

    • Kurt Philip Behm

    • WriteBeLight

      He certainly has a way with words😇



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