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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)

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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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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...................

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.

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

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."

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

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!

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

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!

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

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..

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

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

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!

Kurt Philip Behm
Date: 6/28/2024 11:16:00 AM

Thanks Kim, honored.