Comments received on poems by Kurt Philip Behm
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 8th, 2026 21:02
Inviolable
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is one heck of a poem, Kurt. Spare, rhythmic, and relentless in its questioningβ¦it never gives you the answer, just keeps pressing until you have to sit with it yourself. Beautifully done, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 8th, 2026 19:14
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is one heck of a poem, Kurt. Spare, rhythmic, and relentless in its questioningβ¦it never gives you the answer, just keeps pressing until you have to sit with it yourself. Beautifully done, my friend! πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 8th, 2026 19:14
Lunar Respite
sorenbarrett said:
What a wonderful analogy we do crawl backwards either attempting to in time through not letting go or redoing what has not worked in the past. Well done my friend.
July 8th, 2026 12:03
sorenbarrett said:
What a wonderful analogy we do crawl backwards either attempting to in time through not letting go or redoing what has not worked in the past. Well done my friend.
July 8th, 2026 12:03
Inviolable
sorenbarrett said:
This is a poem of making a difference. Nicely written my friend
July 7th, 2026 14:36
sorenbarrett said:
This is a poem of making a difference. Nicely written my friend
July 7th, 2026 14:36
Inviolable
arqios said:
The new room is looking very promising, KurtποΈππ»
July 7th, 2026 14:36
arqios said:
The new room is looking very promising, KurtποΈππ»
July 7th, 2026 14:36
Cresting The Hill
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Your commentary is always like a poem ... :-)
July 6th, 2026 17:10
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Your commentary is always like a poem ... :-)
July 6th, 2026 17:10
Cresting The Hill
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, I absolutely enjoyed this. The movement from quiet reflection into confidence unfolds so naturally, and the whole piece carries an uplifting energy without ever feeling forced. It left me with the sense that creativity has a way of carrying us beyond the limits we place on ourselves. Beautiful work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 6th, 2026 16:45
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, I absolutely enjoyed this. The movement from quiet reflection into confidence unfolds so naturally, and the whole piece carries an uplifting energy without ever feeling forced. It left me with the sense that creativity has a way of carrying us beyond the limits we place on ourselves. Beautiful work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 6th, 2026 16:45
Counting Down
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a powerful set of poems. I love how each one stands on its own while quietly building toward that final celebration of curiosity, creation, and bringing hidden things into the light. That closing piece is a beautiful place to leave the reader. Wonderful work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 6th, 2026 14:47
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a powerful set of poems. I love how each one stands on its own while quietly building toward that final celebration of curiosity, creation, and bringing hidden things into the light. That closing piece is a beautiful place to leave the reader. Wonderful work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 6th, 2026 14:47
Cresting The Hill
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely poem Kurt nicely written my friend
July 6th, 2026 13:05
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely poem Kurt nicely written my friend
July 6th, 2026 13:05
Counting Down
sorenbarrett said:
Another group of great poems Kurt today it is the last that captured my eye. It has a deep message about seeing and judging that seems so wise. Well done my friend
July 5th, 2026 11:46
sorenbarrett said:
Another group of great poems Kurt today it is the last that captured my eye. It has a deep message about seeing and judging that seems so wise. Well done my friend
July 5th, 2026 11:46
Dig Deeper
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, βJust not being wrong / will not / make you rightβ really stopped me in my tracks. What a deceptively simple observationβ¦and one that applies far beyond the page. Wonderfully done, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 4th, 2026 23:25
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, βJust not being wrong / will not / make you rightβ really stopped me in my tracks. What a deceptively simple observationβ¦and one that applies far beyond the page. Wonderfully done, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 4th, 2026 23:25
Sound Bites: 7-3-2026
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this is one heck of a collection. Each piece stands on its own, yet together they feel like snapshots from the same contemplative mind. I especially loved ending with your definition of poetryβ¦it couldnβt be more fitting. Beautiful work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 4th, 2026 22:38
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, this is one heck of a collection. Each piece stands on its own, yet together they feel like snapshots from the same contemplative mind. I especially loved ending with your definition of poetryβ¦it couldnβt be more fitting. Beautiful work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 4th, 2026 22:38
Dig Deeper
sorenbarrett said:
Kurt it is the first and last poems that captured my attention today they are real corkers. Happy fourth
July 4th, 2026 12:36
sorenbarrett said:
Kurt it is the first and last poems that captured my attention today they are real corkers. Happy fourth
July 4th, 2026 12:36
Sound Bites: 7-3-2026
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Thanks. I like that one too. It woke me up (as many do) from a sound sleep.
July 3rd, 2026 18:12
Kurt Philip Behm said:
Thanks. I like that one too. It woke me up (as many do) from a sound sleep.
July 3rd, 2026 18:12
Sound Bites: 7-3-2026
sorenbarrett said:
Kurt I particularly liked Fire of Truth very nicely done
July 3rd, 2026 17:59
sorenbarrett said:
Kurt I particularly liked Fire of Truth very nicely done
July 3rd, 2026 17:59
Time\'s Hostage
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a fascinating set of poems. I love how each piece explores a different facet of the human experience, yet they all belong together. From relationships and creativity to conviction and consequence, there\'s a real sense of thoughtful exploration throughout. Outstanding work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 3rd, 2026 08:35
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kurt, what a fascinating set of poems. I love how each piece explores a different facet of the human experience, yet they all belong together. From relationships and creativity to conviction and consequence, there\'s a real sense of thoughtful exploration throughout. Outstanding work, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
July 3rd, 2026 08:35
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