You wouldn’t hire
a fox
to reinvent
the henhouse
And you wouldn’t
task a mute
to shout
“The Enemy’s Approaching”
You wouldn’t
date a woman
another’s love
she carries
And you wouldn’t
give a hand
to a foe who’s pledged
to bite it
You wouldn’t
show your cards
to a double-dealing
cheater
And you wouldn’t
trust a bard
who can’t read his words
with feeling
You wouldn’t
take the time
from an hourglass
that’s empty
And you wouldn’t
stop to ponder
on an answer
— without question
(Dreamsleep: January, 2026)
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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Comments3
Truth encapsulated in a poem. And so without question I would answer no I wouldn't Well written Kurt
Thanks Soren, much appreciated.
Lovely, impressive. Enjoyed reading it. You have great talent.
Kurt, this reads like a ledger of hard-earned lessons. Each example builds a case for clarity and restraint, and the close lands with quiet certainty. Controlled, thoughtful, and strong. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
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