Kurt Philip Behm Poet Rhyme

Descending Unlocks

The higher you rise
the thinner the air
The more that’s at risk
the less there’s to dare
As oxygen falters
your head becomes light
And looking above you
fear turns to delight 
The sun is setting
far over the peak
The summit awaits
whose answers you seek
With twilight retreating 
your flag in the rock
You enter the madness
— descending unlocks

(Memories Of Sagarmatha: April, 1981)

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Sara Kendrick March 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM I am delighted to read your post this day. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Way to go. Sara K Kurt Philip Behm March 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM Thanks Sara, that's very kind of you.