Does your writing lack power,
is it merely verbose,
as you labor line to line
Is the message red meat
or a vegan’s delight,
its essence so defined
Each word as an arrow
that strikes for the heart,
its tip to preordain
The strength of the meaning
abandoning all
—when destined to explain
(Dreamsleep: January, 2022)
Surviving The Dream
I hate the business of writing
the commerce of word craft
the tedium of publishing
the deadlines imposed
I hate the word count
the editing and proofing
the book signing travel
and agents exposed
I hate the promotion
each workshop and fair
the reviews and the podcasts
the bookstores that sell
But I love the writing
when the words come together
releasing my spirit
—my fortune to tell
(The New Room: January, 2022)
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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Kurt,
What a great title!
‘ Does your writing lack power,
is it merely verbose,
as you labor line to line’.
(This certainly does not
apply to YOUR poetry.)
On the other hand…
…hence, no postings from ME during this brain freeze period.
Thank you for sharing this ‘Dreamsleep’.
Laura🌻
Thanks again, Laura
‘Tis always my pleasure to read your poetry, Kurt.☺️
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