Author: Kurt Philip Behm

I am a lifelong author with 21 books published to date—one best seller. Much of my writing is about the deception of time and its many disguises. My Poetry 'An Anthology Of Perception,' is now available in four volumes. In addition I have a 175 page Poem 'After Midnight,' that was published in 2014. My Historical Fiction series, 'The Sword Of Ichiban' is now up to volume 8 which is being published this Spring ... Vol #1- The Sword Of Ichiban Vol #2- Darkening Sun Vol #3- Revenge Along The War Trail Vol #4- Death From The Sky Vol #5- Jumping Into the Darkness Vol #6- The Fall City Mandate. Vol #7- Approaching Storm Vol #8- Brothers In Blood One autobiographical novel, 'The Death Of The Playground' a Best Seller, published in 2007. One travel novel, 'Searching For Crazy Horse,' published in 2005, recapping my forty years of motorcycle touring in the American Rocky Mountain West. I have written one Children's Book, 'Sammy & Bumpers' that was published in 2016. All of my books are available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and better Book Stores world wide. Kurt Philip Behm

Gossamer Wings

Reciting verse,

each stitch unthreads

Freeing moments,

before unread

The air vibrant,

all seams undone

Tapestry open

—silk re-spun

(The New Room: April, 2021)

Eternity’s Ace

Can you have a mind

and not have a soul

Connection temporal,

divorced from the whole

Can consciousness live

for only itself

A hand with three aces

—His card left undealt

(Rosemont Pennsylvania: April, 2021)

Sub-Zero

You know it’s the end

when shadows abandon

Memory fades

as light is recalled

No longer master,

time is imploding

Wishes undreamed

—then nothing at all

(The New Room: April, 2021)

The Backdoor

Today I went offline,

tiring of the 14 poetry sites I write for

longing for the closeness of a small rented room

missing the darkness when it used to call me friend

questioning if the voices I heard can find me now

wondering—if I still wonder at all

(Dreamsleep: April, 2021)

10 Commandments Of Being

1: Be Yourself

2: Be Cheerful

3: Be Consistent

4: Be Spontaneous

5: Be Loyal

6: Be Courageous

7: Be Grateful

8: Be Tolerant

9: Be Open Minded

10: Be A Friend

(The New Room: April, 2021)

Looking Back

The past is a foreign homeland,

familiar yet strange

Where memories limits walk the line,

and crossed—exceed our range

(St. David’s Pennsylvania: April, 2021)

Forever More

If love had just one window

that was open, never closed

My verse would fly like turtle doves

—into your heart bestowed

(Thoughts Of Kathryn: April, 2021)

Winged Victory

You’ll never find out who you are

among those things you lack

You’ll never find a greater mask

than a mirror looking back

You’ll never find the answer to,

as questions pass you by

You’ll never catch that rising star

—until you learn to fly

(Dreamsleep: April, 2021)

To Papa

Living every word he wrote

—making all the difference

(Dreamsleep: April, 2021)

“When The Student Is

Given to wonder,

more perfect to know

Muse’s awaiting

—enlightenment flows

(The New Room: April, 2021)