Read But Once ...

Kurt Philip Behm

I write every verse

as if it were song

And sing every word

as the quatrains take form

 

Each line joins a chorus

to praise or to scorn

And read but just once

—  to forever belong

 

(The New Room: April, 2026)

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  • arqios

    Good write, Kurt🙏🏻🕊️

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks again, A.

      • arqios

        Most welcome🕊️🙏🏻

      • sorenbarrett

        It sounds musical Kurt

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Kurt, I love this…there’s something really smooth about how it flows. It feels natural, like the words already knew where they were going. That idea of writing as song really comes through. Beautiful piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

        • Kurt Philip Behm

          Thanks TR. In my heart, I know I was miscast and was meant to be a songwriter. The Berklee School Of Music has requested permission to use my words as lyrics and convert them to song. I have a special treat today coming up — E.J. Hudak.



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