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As I Ask ---

If I tell you everything ...  
how much of everything
are you willing to know

If I give you everything ...  
how much of everything
are you willing to take

If I promise you anything ... 
how much of my promise
are you willing to keep

As I ask you for one thing ...  
but how much of that one thing
— are you willing to give

(The New Room: June, 2024)

Copyright © Kurt Philip Behm | Year Posted 2024

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Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 7/1/2024 11:01:00 AM Hello Kurt, I enjoyed the philosophical aspects of this poem. It makes one think about their relationships and what one is willing to do for that relationship. Congratulations on POTD! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 7/1/2024 5:20:00 PM Much appreciated Daniel.

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/30/2024 9:36:00 PM Quite a thought provoking verse Kurt, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 7/1/2024 6:59:00 AM Thanks Tom

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/30/2024 6:16:00 PM So many questions the heart needs to know. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations Kurt, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 7/1/2024 7:00:00 AM Very kind, thanks Brandy.

Lin Lane Date: 6/30/2024 4:26:00 PM You’ve made some thought provoking points, Kurt. Congratulations on having written today’s potd. Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 5:23:00 PM Thank you Lin

Panagiota Romios Date: 6/30/2024 3:36:00 PM Congratulations, Kurt on the honours of poem du jour! These are always a trip to get. I found your poem touching and philosophical! Stirring my soul …..to ask more questions of myself and my actions. Thank you for this so searching peace. Congratulations, again! Pagie Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 5:23:00 PM Thanks so much, Pagie

Benjamin Bartley Date: 6/30/2024 9:59:00 AM Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on being the Poet of the Day! Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:28:00 AM Thanks, I didn't know that.

Jim Slaughter Date: 6/30/2024 9:49:00 AM A very intriguing piece, Kurt. Congrats on POTD, as well. Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:29:00 AM Thank you, Jim.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/30/2024 7:38:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "As I Ask" write. Have a blessed day with your win................... Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:29:00 AM Thanks Paula.

Tania Kitchin Date: 6/30/2024 6:22:00 AM Kurt, nicely penned, congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:29:00 AM Thanks Tania

Tom Woody Date: 6/30/2024 5:53:00 AM Hey Kurt nice to see you being featured on a lovely Sunday morning Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:29:00 AM Thanks so much, Tom

John Lawless Date: 6/30/2024 5:22:00 AM EXCELLENT....well done Kurt. this is one of those setback and think about poems. "We were always told "be careful what you ask for.....you just might get it." Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:30:00 AM Thanks for the insight, John

Unseeking Seeker Date: 6/30/2024 4:29:00 AM Deep contemplation, good question ~ congratulations on POTD, Kurt Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:30:00 AM Thank you

Christuraj Alex Date: 6/30/2024 3:16:00 AM Indeed, there is no limit to knowing, taking, keeping, or giving. A very grand poem. Congratulations! Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:31:00 AM Much appreciated, thanks

Jan Allison Date: 6/30/2024 2:14:00 AM though provoking ending Philip, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:31:00 AM Thanks Jan

Karen Jones Date: 6/30/2024 1:42:00 AM What a unique potd! Congratulations! Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:31:00 AM Thanks Karen

Beryl Edmonds Date: 6/30/2024 1:35:00 AM An impressive read. Congratulations on a well deserved poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:32:00 AM Very kind, thanks

Nancy Kaufman Date: 6/30/2024 1:28:00 AM Hi Phillip, Congratulations on this very thought provoking POTD. Enjoy the well deserved recognition.. Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:32:00 AM Thanks Nancy

Clive Culverhouse Date: 6/30/2024 1:27:00 AM Deep and wise, very thought provoking, well done for earning POTD Philip Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:32:00 AM Thanks so much, Clive

Regina Mcintosh Date: 6/30/2024 12:46:00 AM Interesting write, enjoyed. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. love, Gina Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/30/2024 10:33:00 AM With thanks, Gina

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/28/2024 8:56:00 AM Impactful! Well done! We all want to think we will give everything but there are limits. Love your questions. Wow, you are the third poet I am faving! and I don’t do that lightly! Login to Reply Kurt Philip Behm Date: 6/28/2024 11:16:00 AM Thanks Kim, honored.