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Lock Step

Kurt Philip Behm

Will is the executive …
 intellect advisor
Choice as a marriage
the two must condone

Committed and daunting
with guideposts of knowledge
Marching in tandem
— pursuing the truth

(Dreamsleep: April, 2024)
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Submitted by KurtPhilipBehm on April 30, 2024

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Scheme XXAX XAXX X
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 210
Words 35
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 1
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  • ladyygracious
    ladyygracious
    A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the dynamic interplay between will, intellect, and choice. Your words have masterfully illuminated the harmonious union of these essential faculties, highlighting their collaborative pursuit of truth and knowledge 
    LikeReply22 days ago
    • KurtPhilipBehm
      KurtPhilipBehm
      Thanks again for reading and eloquently commenting on so much of my poetry. Wishing you the best 2025 ever. Kurt
      LikeReply22 days ago
    • ladyygracious
      ladyygracious
      KurtPhiliKKuKurtKurKurtPhilipB Amen! Thanks to you Sir
      LikeReply22 days ago

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