Once The Present Has Died

Kurt Philip Behm

Can a back door open,

when the front door shuts

 

Can truth escape,

when death interrupts

 

Can an exit be made,

main entrance denied

 

Can tomorrow live on,

—once the present has died

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2017)

 

 

   Princes In Their Rooks

 

Are you a Poet or tactician,

or “A Rose By Any Other Name…”

 

Are your words stained with patina,

some would scrub and some would blame

 

Is your Kingly ode too rough for some,

finding safety in their books

 

Is your verse uncut with edges sharp,

—all Princes in their rooks

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2017)

 

 

     Is Death The Price

 

Is death the price of truth

 

“The light shines brightest

 that shines at the end”

 

Is death the price of truth

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2017)

 

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 18th, 2017 11:02
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  • Fay Slimm.

    The power in some of these lines is palpable -- thanks for outlining what truth can do for those who need to see the gift of tomorrow. Good read.

  • Augustus

    You continue to be amazing.

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Always an honor to hear from you, A.



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