Living In Fear

Kurt Philip Behm

We must

relinquish

the fear

of fear to come

When trapped

in our psyches

it keeps us

undone

 

Fear

when its real

has a worth

of its own

But

its anticipation

 should be forever

— disowned

 

(Watching Fine Lines On Netflix: November, 2025)

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    Kurt this is a personal favorite of mine and is so true. Your wording of this one is wonderful and makes it clear the difference between the helpful and the hurtful. A definite fave

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks, check out 'Fine Lines' on Netflix where a woman climber talks about the
      difference between phobia and real fear. Happy Thanksgiving.

      • sorenbarrett

        And a happy Thanksgiving to you as well Kurt

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Truth! Truth! Truth! Amen! Hallelujah! I am not sure what else I can say! Well done, Kurt! This could be truer and the craft is always there! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

      • Kurt Philip Behm

        Thanks TR, Happy Thanksgiving.



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