Kurt Philip Behm Poet Rhyme

Non Grata

I’ve made a veritable art form
out of ignoring others

Taken it to the highest level,
its crown made out of thorns

Turning my back and looking away,
denying their importance

A world where they do not exist
—no insult could hurt more

(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2020)

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Line Gauthier February 20, 2020 at 10:11 PM Love this one, Kurt. Bravo. Kurt Philip Behm February 20, 2020 at 10:23 PM Thanks LG.

Daniel Turner February 20, 2020 at 9:06 PM You are correct. Turning your back to someone while they are talking to you is worse than a slap in the face. The only thing worse that I can think of is if you were to spit in their face. Kurt Philip Behm February 20, 2020 at 10:22 PM Indeed. My Mother taught me how to develop this into an art form. Native Americans, the Amish and Quakers are experts at it also.

Jan Allison February 20, 2020 at 7:54 PM You are lucky indeed but can be easier said than done Kurt:-( hugs Jan xx Kurt Philip Behm February 20, 2020 at 8:43 PM That's true, thanks Jan.