Forty-five caliber abstract
targets big and small
Bullseye in the mirror
memories recalled
Warning shots abandoned
prey now closing in
One last bullet chosen
—fired from within
(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2018)
Stars & Stripes
Out of great struggle
comes even greater opportunity
Each threat being glue
and a tie that binds
With noble purpose
we define our highest calling
Freedom in our blood
—by our will refined
(Villanova Pennsylvania: July, 2016)
‘To America, On The 4thOf July’
Last Tear
Watching myself
Wanting you
Standing alone
—the end in view
Watching myself
Reach out through the pain
Lost shadow of night
—last tear in your rain
(Villanova Pennsylvania: April, 2016)
Cancer
It takes from your body
but steals from your spirit
Hope its main victim
—promised future unseen
(Villanova Pennsylvania: April, 2016)
- Author: Kurt Philip Behm ( Offline)
- Published: June 30th, 2018 00:41
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Comments3
These are all very good Kurt! I always enjoy reading your poems.
Thanks Christina, honored!
Kurt
Kurt,
Incredible poems!
The first poem fascinates me because each time I read it, I have a different interpretation! After the first read, it felt like the first time I experienced a panic attack! After the second read, it felt like I was remembering the time I gave birth to my son where I almost died due to an anesthesiologist’s error! There are more examples, but I won’t bore you with them!
“Stars & Stripes”...
Celebrating freedom!
I will never forget the night I disembarked the ship that brought me to America and saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time (and the Domino sign)!
“Last Tear”...
This one has several very personal meanings for me!
“Cancer”...
This one is relatable to many of us.
For me, too many names to list.
Actually, at the moment, my 40 year old friend is receiving chemo treatments for breast cancer!
~Laura~
Thanks for the insightful comments, Laura. I
always look forward to yours.
Kurt
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