Verses Deboned

Kurt Philip Behm

While listening to everyone but myself,

failing to take my own advice

 

I married the widow of dark consensus,

betrothed to darkness—divorced of light

 

I followed her blindly into the cave,

where the leopard of ignorance roamed

 

And watched as the demon devoured my words,

   unholy banquet—all verses deboned

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: July, 2017)

 

 

Kiai Fire

 

Samurai writer

Bushido inspired

Katana withdrawn

Edge hardened by fire

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: July, 2017)

 

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 18th, 2017 15:48
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks so much, Hood. You're very kind!

    Kurt

  • Louis Gibbs

    Dark and mysterious, an intriguing poem, Kurt. I enjoyed reading this one!

  • FredPeyer

    Kurt, you are one of the few who can say something simple like "one cannot write in consensus, but has to listen to the inner voice" in an incredibly beautiful, artistic, and imaginative way.
    And yes, I do like the second poem too!

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    And your kind words make the writing worthwhile.

    Thanks, Fred.

    Kurt



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