The moment defines
what delusion betrays
The past and tomorrow
both lead us astray
To live ever constant
within what we know
Alive and sustaining
— perpetually so
(The New Room: May, 2026)
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Kurt Philip Behm (
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Kurt I love this one where we live perpetually in the moment with neither future of past existing a fave
Thanks Soren. STAY PRESENT
You are welcome Kurt I have no other options
Kurt…this feels remarkably centered and distilled. The poem carries a kind of meditative stillness while quietly confronting illusion, time, and presence. “The past and tomorrow / both lead us astray” lands with simple but profound clarity. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Not sure what you do for a living, but your talent for analysis and criticism could become your new career. Thank again.
Well done. Your poem explores the idea of living in the present moment and the importance of being grounded in current experiences rather than being distracted by the illusions of the past or future.
Yes, time is the great impostor.
Excellent!
Thanks again, Katie.
...to be in the know is to be constantly in the now🙏🕊️
Couldn’t say it any better, thanks.
it is best to forget the traumas of the past, and worries about the future, and enjoy oneself living the present moment - a nice, meditative write..
Thanks so much.
welcome
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