A Mirror

Kurt Philip Behm

Looking into my face,

I see my father’s eyes

 

Staring back with contempt,

through a thousand why’s

 

Looking into those eyes,

trading fear for pain

 

My birthright rejected

—paternity’s shame

 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: August, 2017)

  • Author: Kurt Philip Behm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 12th, 2017 10:48
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  • Louis Gibbs

    A strong reprisal poem nicely presented, Kurt! Very well done.

  • FredPeyer

    Another great poem, Kurt. Reading it I can feel the pain, even though in my case, staring back would be 'love'.

  • Michael Edwards

    Sad piece of writing so well expressed - even though, like Fred, in my case love would be the reflection I see.



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