How do we protect children
from a world — so inflictive
How do we prepare children
for that world — once protected
How do we keep them out of the vice
of this paradox
How do we ... How do we ...
— how do we
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Skinning The Cat
Losers are drawn
to authority
Like moths being lured
to the flame
Curiosity killing
more than a cat
Willy Loman
— forever in pain
(Dreamsleep: May, 2026)
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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Skinning of the cat gets the fave today. A social commentary and critique very well said
Glad you enjoyed ...
Kurt, this hit me hard...especially the opening section. That paradox of protecting children while also preparing them for pain feels painfully true and impossible at the same time. The repetition of “How do we...” carries such exhaustion and helpless love inside it. Powerful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
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