Comments received on poems by Kurt Philip Behm
The Man Who Would Not Be King
sorenbarrett said:
A great poem Kurt where checks and balances are supposed to guard against abuse but also leads to bottlenecks and traffic jams in change. Well done
July 16th, 2026 11:16
sorenbarrett said:
A great poem Kurt where checks and balances are supposed to guard against abuse but also leads to bottlenecks and traffic jams in change. Well done
July 16th, 2026 11:16
The Man Who Would Not Be King
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
another fine write my friend
July 16th, 2026 10:34
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
another fine write my friend
July 16th, 2026 10:34
El Maestro
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really grabbed me. Even without knowing Fangio’s story, the poem captures that moment where instinct has to take over and thinking gives way to doing. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 15th, 2026 22:42
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really grabbed me. Even without knowing Fangio’s story, the poem captures that moment where instinct has to take over and thinking gives way to doing. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 15th, 2026 22:42
Westerly Winds
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really moved me. There’s something deeply hopeful here…the idea that time can soften what once felt impossible to overcome. Beautiful piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
July 15th, 2026 22:30
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really moved me. There’s something deeply hopeful here…the idea that time can soften what once felt impossible to overcome. Beautiful piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
July 15th, 2026 22:30
El Maestro
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Yep, Nicki was a great one. The battles he had with James Hunt were legendary..
July 15th, 2026 13:16
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Yep, Nicki was a great one. The battles he had with James Hunt were legendary..
July 15th, 2026 13:16
El Maestro
arqios said:
Brings me back to my first awareness of racing in real time with Nicki Lauda on the news. 🙏🏻🕊️
July 15th, 2026 12:34
arqios said:
Brings me back to my first awareness of racing in real time with Nicki Lauda on the news. 🙏🏻🕊️
July 15th, 2026 12:34
El Maestro
sorenbarrett said:
Car racing whether stockcar, Indy or formula is a matter of hundredths or even thousandths of a second. So is life as well especially when it races. Nice one Kurt
July 15th, 2026 11:59
sorenbarrett said:
Car racing whether stockcar, Indy or formula is a matter of hundredths or even thousandths of a second. So is life as well especially when it races. Nice one Kurt
July 15th, 2026 11:59
Westerly Winds
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, I\'ve seen relationships change in exactly this way. Things that once felt enormous somehow shrink with time, leaving room for something deeper to grow. This spoke to me, Kurt. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 14th, 2026 19:26
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, I\'ve seen relationships change in exactly this way. Things that once felt enormous somehow shrink with time, leaving room for something deeper to grow. This spoke to me, Kurt. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 14th, 2026 19:26
Westerly Winds
sorenbarrett said:
This poem the opposite of the usual passion when young that burns out and drives people apart later in the relationship. I love the positive turn on this. Nicely done.
July 14th, 2026 10:33
sorenbarrett said:
This poem the opposite of the usual passion when young that burns out and drives people apart later in the relationship. I love the positive turn on this. Nicely done.
July 14th, 2026 10:33
No Longer Sacred
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this is one powerful collection, my friend. Every piece cuts straight to the point without wasting a word, and together they build a compelling meditation on integrity, truth, and endurance. Wonderful work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 13th, 2026 15:28
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this is one powerful collection, my friend. Every piece cuts straight to the point without wasting a word, and together they build a compelling meditation on integrity, truth, and endurance. Wonderful work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 13th, 2026 15:28
No Longer Sacred
sorenbarrett said:
Another great set of poems. This time The baby\'s bathwater is my favorite. Nicely done
July 13th, 2026 10:09
sorenbarrett said:
Another great set of poems. This time The baby\'s bathwater is my favorite. Nicely done
July 13th, 2026 10:09
Benediction\'s Song
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really grabbed me, my friend. There’s a prophetic current running through these four pieces that keeps calling the reader back to integrity...not just what we believe, but how we live it. That thread held me from beginning to end. Beautifully done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 13th, 2026 08:38
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really grabbed me, my friend. There’s a prophetic current running through these four pieces that keeps calling the reader back to integrity...not just what we believe, but how we live it. That thread held me from beginning to end. Beautifully done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 13th, 2026 08:38
Benediction\'s Song
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Thanks. It\'s always good to finish well.
July 12th, 2026 10:38
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Thanks. It\'s always good to finish well.
July 12th, 2026 10:38
Benediction\'s Song
sorenbarrett said:
Again Kurt it is the last that captured my greatest interest maybe not just in its poetic wording but in its meaning. Nicely done my friend
July 12th, 2026 09:40
sorenbarrett said:
Again Kurt it is the last that captured my greatest interest maybe not just in its poetic wording but in its meaning. Nicely done my friend
July 12th, 2026 09:40
Saturday Sound Bites: 7-11-2026
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really moved me. The entire sequence carries a quiet contemplative spirit, and \"Leaving the last of our verses unfinished\" especially resonated with me. There\'s humility in letting wonder remain wonder instead of trying to resolve everything. Beautiful collection, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 12th, 2026 07:17
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really moved me. The entire sequence carries a quiet contemplative spirit, and \"Leaving the last of our verses unfinished\" especially resonated with me. There\'s humility in letting wonder remain wonder instead of trying to resolve everything. Beautiful collection, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 12th, 2026 07:17
Saturday Sound Bites: 7-11-2026
sorenbarrett said:
Today Kurt I was struck by the last poem indeed that is the question we all search for the answer to. Some find it in religion, others material gain. Well written
July 11th, 2026 10:49
sorenbarrett said:
Today Kurt I was struck by the last poem indeed that is the question we all search for the answer to. Some find it in religion, others material gain. Well written
July 11th, 2026 10:49
Passages Inflamed (+1)
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, I really enjoyed both of these...one wrestles with the misuse of what is sacred, while the other celebrates voices that have shaped generations. Different paths, yet both leave me thinking long after the last line. Wonderful writes, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 11th, 2026 07:42
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, I really enjoyed both of these...one wrestles with the misuse of what is sacred, while the other celebrates voices that have shaped generations. Different paths, yet both leave me thinking long after the last line. Wonderful writes, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 11th, 2026 07:42
Passages Inflamed (+1)
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a meaningful piece much enjoyed
July 10th, 2026 12:37
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a meaningful piece much enjoyed
July 10th, 2026 12:37
Passages Inflamed (+1)
sorenbarrett said:
Ah shadows of Shakespeare here my friend. Well penned it sends its message well
July 10th, 2026 11:47
sorenbarrett said:
Ah shadows of Shakespeare here my friend. Well penned it sends its message well
July 10th, 2026 11:47
Bidding Them Access
Kurt Philip Behm said:
And that makes the writing worthwhile. Thanks TR.
July 9th, 2026 23:05
Kurt Philip Behm said:
And that makes the writing worthwhile. Thanks TR.
July 9th, 2026 23:05
Bidding Them Access
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a powerful metaphor. From flattening the house to leaving everything mired in mud, the tornado becomes an unforgettable picture of destructive thoughts we struggle to keep at bay. That final image of our ears granting them entry is especially haunting. Really enjoyed this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 9th, 2026 22:55
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a powerful metaphor. From flattening the house to leaving everything mired in mud, the tornado becomes an unforgettable picture of destructive thoughts we struggle to keep at bay. That final image of our ears granting them entry is especially haunting. Really enjoyed this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 9th, 2026 22:55
Bidding Them Access
sorenbarrett said:
A great metaphorical write. Well written Kurt
July 9th, 2026 13:18
sorenbarrett said:
A great metaphorical write. Well written Kurt
July 9th, 2026 13:18
Lunar Respite
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really drew me in. There\'s something beautifully wistful about it...that longing to slip free for just a little while before being called back again. It left me with a quiet ache. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 8th, 2026 21:02
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really drew me in. There\'s something beautifully wistful about it...that longing to slip free for just a little while before being called back again. It left me with a quiet ache. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 8th, 2026 21:02
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