Comments received on poems by Kurt Philip Behm



Petals Of Transcendence
Tristan Robert Lange said:

What a gorgeous piece, Kurt. Memory, longing, childhood, and transcendence all come together here in such a gentle way...nothing feels forced, just quietly eternal. Really loved this one, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

September 1st, 2026 12:17

Time Bereft
sorenbarrett said:

Wow! Kurt this one is a bleak one that to me speaks of dementia as well as aging. Well done and a fave

September 1st, 2026 12:10

Time Bereft
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:

good write

September 1st, 2026 11:49

Petals Of Transcendence
sorenbarrett said:

Beautiful Kurt and it touches close to what is real. Well done my friend

August 31st, 2026 11:30

The Connection
Tristan Robert Lange said:

What a beautiful meditation, my friend. The loneliness here does not feel hopeless...it feels directional, almost like the soul recognizing what it was made to reach toward. Really lovely, Kurt. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 31st, 2026 08:27

Shared Endowment
Tristan Robert Lange said:

What a strong piece, my friend. The hatred may be taught and recycled, but what we share runs deeper than any of it…and that truth makes the division feel even more tragic. Excellent write, Kurt. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 30th, 2026 20:37

The Connection
sorenbarrett said:

One must ask if one\'s creator does not hate them or why else would things be the way they are. Well done Kurt

August 30th, 2026 10:37

Shared Endowment
sorenbarrett said:

A beautiful write Kurt where prejudice of any difference is a judgement against the offender not the one offended. Sad that nature seems that way. Even chickens have a pecking order against all weaknesses or differences.

August 29th, 2026 11:31

Shared Endowment
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:

The curse of racism

August 29th, 2026 11:17

Shared Endowment
Friendship said:

I enjoy your writing. Your poem speaks to a universal audience but focuses on the shared experiences of people of different races, hinting at the shared struggles against racism.

August 29th, 2026 10:53

Memories Of The Houseboat On Your Birthday Again This Year
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Kurt, I know how certain dates can pull us back into relationships and histories we thought we had survived. Memory does not always honor the distance time has created. This landed deeply, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 28th, 2026 17:42

Memories Of The Houseboat On Your Birthday Again This Year
sorenbarrett said:

I loved this one its flow and finish a fave my friend

August 28th, 2026 11:38

Debted Bliss
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Kurt, what a powerful portrayal of concealment as an accumulating obligation. Remaining unseen offers protection, yet every borrowed day demands another portion of the self...a painful tension I know all too well. Brilliant work, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 27th, 2026 17:00

Debted Bliss
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:

good write, much enjoyed

August 27th, 2026 09:44

Debted Bliss
sorenbarrett said:

Another well composed poem Kurt that flows with its rhyme and sends its message well

August 27th, 2026 09:40

The Dark Path
Kurt Philip Behm said:

Great insights, thanks.

August 26th, 2026 16:30

The Dark Path
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Kurt, this carries a relentless sense of entrapment. The movement from outward peril into inward captivity reveals the deepest barrier within the traveler…I have known seasons when every attempt at progress only pulled me deeper into myself. Powerful work, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 26th, 2026 16:06

The Dark Path
Kurt Philip Behm said:

Thanks SB.

August 26th, 2026 11:28

The Dark Path
sorenbarrett said:

Well Kurt I would agree with the first three but the last one kind of leaves me hopeless. Good write my friend

August 26th, 2026 11:23

Heaven\'s Refrain
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Kurt, this speaks deeply to the purpose of creating. The work matters most when it becomes part of something greater than the self. Beautiful piece, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 25th, 2026 19:03

Unto Each Life
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Kurt, this carries a hard-earned wisdom. The pairing of opposites gives every brief movement weight...what transforms us also leaves its mark upon us. You captured that complicated truth beautifully, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 25th, 2026 15:21

Heaven\'s Refrain
sorenbarrett said:

Fame is temporal and ephemeral some burning logs and others just sparks all burn out.

August 25th, 2026 10:47

Unto Each Life
sorenbarrett said:

As usual another great rhyme with deeper meaning. Well done Kurt

August 24th, 2026 12:03

Feelings Die
Tristan Robert Lange said:

What a powerful piece, Kurt. You locate damnation within separation, enforced silence, hopelessness, and finally complete emotional abandonment. As a pastor, that speaks far more truthfully to me than any threat of literal flames. Outstanding work, my friend. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 24th, 2026 07:55

Feelings Die
sorenbarrett said:

To some hell is pain and death but the worst hell as set by Rome is isolation and being forgotten where even one\'s name is erased. A good one Kurt

August 23rd, 2026 14:09

Lo Que Es Real
Kurt Philip Behm said:

Very kind of you, thanks.

August 21st, 2026 20:26

Lo Que Es Real
arqios said:

This is a gift. Thank you, Kurt.

August 21st, 2026 20:23

Lo Que Es Real
Kurt Philip Behm said:

Very kind words again, thank you.

August 21st, 2026 19:42

Lo Que Es Real
Tristan Robert Lange said:

What a beautifully distilled poem, Kurt! Each seeming contradiction reveals how growth rarely moves in a straight line. Maturity can restore wonder, retreat can prepare us for movement, and dreams can uncover truths the waking mind avoids. Excellent work, my friend! πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

August 21st, 2026 16:48

Lo Que Es Real
sorenbarrett said:

The story of paradox in this poem Kurt well written my friend I love the weaving of rhyme with the meaning

August 21st, 2026 10:48

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