Black Seed

The sins of the father
the sins of the son
Repentance left vacant
each sorrow rerun
An age of despondence 
an age of denial
The past beyond hope
—the future beguiled  

(Dreamsleep: February, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Turner Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 7:52 AM
I have lived this life. unfortunately I am not alone. A pleasure to read you again, kurt. I hope life has been treating you well.
Behm Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 8:01 AM
Thanks Daniel, great hearing from you.
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