Comments received on poems by Kurt Philip Behm
The Highest Calling
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really resonates with me. A free press is not the servant of power, but one of the strongest protections people have against its abuse. Powerful write, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 28th, 2026 21:05
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this really resonates with me. A free press is not the servant of power, but one of the strongest protections people have against its abuse. Powerful write, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 28th, 2026 21:05
The Lock
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, there is real weight in this. The captivity is emotional, existential, and brutally intimate...the kind that reshapes how a person understands themselves. This hit me hard. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 28th, 2026 20:25
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, there is real weight in this. The captivity is emotional, existential, and brutally intimate...the kind that reshapes how a person understands themselves. This hit me hard. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 28th, 2026 20:25
The Highest Calling
Friendship said:
A powerful poem. Your poem \"The Press\" revolves around the role of journalism in a democratic society. You emphasize that the press should act as a voice for the governed (the general public) rather than serving the interests of those in power (the governors). The poem highlights the importance of truth, freedom, and the responsibility of journalists in advocating for the well-being of the nation and its citizens, particularly those who are struggling.
July 28th, 2026 18:27
Friendship said:
A powerful poem. Your poem \"The Press\" revolves around the role of journalism in a democratic society. You emphasize that the press should act as a voice for the governed (the general public) rather than serving the interests of those in power (the governors). The poem highlights the importance of truth, freedom, and the responsibility of journalists in advocating for the well-being of the nation and its citizens, particularly those who are struggling.
July 28th, 2026 18:27
The Highest Calling
arqios said:
Dwindled down to partisan press agents is what theyβve devolved down toποΈππ»
July 28th, 2026 15:51
arqios said:
Dwindled down to partisan press agents is what theyβve devolved down toποΈππ»
July 28th, 2026 15:51
The Highest Calling
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
good write with a truth and message regards the press
July 28th, 2026 12:28
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
good write with a truth and message regards the press
July 28th, 2026 12:28
The Highest Calling
sorenbarrett said:
A true statement that should be true but unfortunately the present state of affairs guarantees ownership of the news by the well offs with a common interest. Well done Kurt
July 28th, 2026 11:18
sorenbarrett said:
A true statement that should be true but unfortunately the present state of affairs guarantees ownership of the news by the well offs with a common interest. Well done Kurt
July 28th, 2026 11:18
The Lock
sorenbarrett said:
A prisoner of time indeed Kurt for age is all of our captors from which none of us can escape
July 27th, 2026 10:57
sorenbarrett said:
A prisoner of time indeed Kurt for age is all of our captors from which none of us can escape
July 27th, 2026 10:57
Harps That Inspire (+1)
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, I love how these two pieces complement one another. The first discovers its guiding force inwardly, while the second extends that creative force toward others. Beautifully conceived, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 26th, 2026 19:21
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, I love how these two pieces complement one another. The first discovers its guiding force inwardly, while the second extends that creative force toward others. Beautifully conceived, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 26th, 2026 19:21
Harps That Inspire (+1)
sorenbarrett said:
The most profound comes from within Kurt. Well written
July 26th, 2026 16:03
sorenbarrett said:
The most profound comes from within Kurt. Well written
July 26th, 2026 16:03
A Ruse
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, the formal, almost dignified delivery makes the insult land even harder. There is no shouting or flailing hereβ¦just a calm and thorough verbal extermination. Brilliantly done, my friend! π€£ππ€π
July 26th, 2026 07:06
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, the formal, almost dignified delivery makes the insult land even harder. There is no shouting or flailing hereβ¦just a calm and thorough verbal extermination. Brilliantly done, my friend! π€£ππ€π
July 26th, 2026 07:06
A Ruse
sorenbarrett said:
It is obvious that the author does not give much value to the one spoken too. Well written Kurt
July 25th, 2026 10:57
sorenbarrett said:
It is obvious that the author does not give much value to the one spoken too. Well written Kurt
July 25th, 2026 10:57
Truth On The Run
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a terrific trio! Sharp social bite, heartfelt reflection, and a wonderfully playful finish...each piece carries its own character. Excellent work, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 25th, 2026 09:10
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a terrific trio! Sharp social bite, heartfelt reflection, and a wonderfully playful finish...each piece carries its own character. Excellent work, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 25th, 2026 09:10
Truth On The Run
sorenbarrett said:
It seems to be a truth that more one is wrong the louder they shout. I have always wondered why that was. A great write my friend
July 24th, 2026 14:32
sorenbarrett said:
It seems to be a truth that more one is wrong the louder they shout. I have always wondered why that was. A great write my friend
July 24th, 2026 14:32
It Wasn\'t Love ...
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What a haunting piece, Kurt. The spare structure, measured pauses, and emotional restraint create an ache far greater than the poemβs size. It reached into some painfully familiar territory for me...beautifully done, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 24th, 2026 08:39
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What a haunting piece, Kurt. The spare structure, measured pauses, and emotional restraint create an ache far greater than the poemβs size. It reached into some painfully familiar territory for me...beautifully done, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 24th, 2026 08:39
It Wasn\'t Love ...
sorenbarrett said:
How true that can be Kurt put in such a poetic manner. Nicely done my friend and a fave
July 23rd, 2026 10:41
sorenbarrett said:
How true that can be Kurt put in such a poetic manner. Nicely done my friend and a fave
July 23rd, 2026 10:41
Lost & Truant
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this is one heck of a poem! Brief, ominous, and darkly playful...you make moral ruin sound disturbingly well-organized. Brilliant work, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 23rd, 2026 08:18
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this is one heck of a poem! Brief, ominous, and darkly playful...you make moral ruin sound disturbingly well-organized. Brilliant work, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 23rd, 2026 08:18
Lost & Truant
Kurt Philip Behm said:
\"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn\'t exist\" is widely popularized by the 1995 film The Usual Suspects
July 22nd, 2026 18:46
Kurt Philip Behm said:
\"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn\'t exist\" is widely popularized by the 1995 film The Usual Suspects
July 22nd, 2026 18:46
Lost & Truant
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write Kurt and for anyone that believes in the devil quite true.
July 22nd, 2026 17:15
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write Kurt and for anyone that believes in the devil quite true.
July 22nd, 2026 17:15
Eclipsed In The Moment
8Blackwidow8 said:
(All paths
regardless
of waypoint
β lead back to the grave)
Love this.
July 22nd, 2026 15:54
8Blackwidow8 said:
(All paths
regardless
of waypoint
β lead back to the grave)
Love this.
July 22nd, 2026 15:54
Eclipsed In The Moment
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this deeply moved me. Each stanza strips away another human assuranceβ¦speech becomes silence, hope becomes formation, time becomes a suspended instant, and every journey confronts its inevitable end. Magnificently haunting work, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 21st, 2026 20:27
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this deeply moved me. Each stanza strips away another human assuranceβ¦speech becomes silence, hope becomes formation, time becomes a suspended instant, and every journey confronts its inevitable end. Magnificently haunting work, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 21st, 2026 20:27
Eclipsed In The Moment
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed they do my friend. A lovely write of life itself. Nicely worded as always it flows my friend
July 21st, 2026 12:22
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed they do my friend. A lovely write of life itself. Nicely worded as always it flows my friend
July 21st, 2026 12:22
Judas Thaddeus
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow, Kurtβ¦this is subtle, scathing, and incredibly well constructed. That religious turn gives the betrayal one final, devastating twist. Excellent poem, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 21st, 2026 00:16
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow, Kurtβ¦this is subtle, scathing, and incredibly well constructed. That religious turn gives the betrayal one final, devastating twist. Excellent poem, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 21st, 2026 00:16
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