Kurt Philip Behm Poet Free verse

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 July 1, 2024 at 11:01 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 July 1, 2024 at 5:20 PM Much appreciated Daniel.

Tom Cunningham June 30, 2024 at 9:36 PM Quite a thought provoking verse Kurt, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom Kurt Philip Behm July 1, 2024 at 6:59 AM Thanks Tom

Brandy Nicole June 30, 2024 at 6:16 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 July 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM Very kind, thanks Brandy.

Lin Lane June 30, 2024 at 4:26 PM You’ve made some thought provoking points, Kurt. Congratulations on having written today’s potd. Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 5:23 PM Thank you Lin

Panagiota Romios June 30, 2024 at 3:36 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 June 30, 2024 at 5:23 PM Thanks so much, Pagie

Benjamin Bartley June 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on being the Poet of the Day! Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:28 AM Thanks, I didn't know that.

Jim Slaughter June 30, 2024 at 9:49 AM A very intriguing piece, Kurt. Congrats on POTD, as well. Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM Thank you, Jim.

Paula Goldsmith June 30, 2024 at 7:38 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 June 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM Thanks Paula.

Tania Kitchin June 30, 2024 at 6:22 AM Kurt, nicely penned, congratulations on POTD. Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM Thanks Tania

John Lawless June 30, 2024 at 5:22 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 June 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM Thanks for the insight, John

Unseeking Seeker June 30, 2024 at 4:29 AM Deep contemplation, good question ~ congratulations on POTD, Kurt Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM Thank you

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

Jan Allison June 30, 2024 at 2:14 AM though provoking ending Philip, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:31 AM Thanks Jan

Karen Jones June 30, 2024 at 1:42 AM What a unique potd! Congratulations! Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:31 AM Thanks Karen

Beryl Edmonds June 30, 2024 at 1:35 AM An impressive read. Congratulations on a well deserved poem of the day… Beryl Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:32 AM Very kind, thanks

Nancy Kaufman June 30, 2024 at 1:28 AM Hi Phillip, Congratulations on this very thought provoking POTD. Enjoy the well deserved recognition.. Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:32 AM Thanks Nancy

Clive Culverhouse June 30, 2024 at 1:27 AM Deep and wise, very thought provoking, well done for earning POTD Philip Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:32 AM Thanks so much, Clive

Regina Mcintosh June 30, 2024 at 12:46 AM Interesting write, enjoyed. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. love, Gina Kurt Philip Behm June 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM With thanks, Gina

Kim Rodrigues June 28, 2024 at 8:56 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 June 28, 2024 at 11:16 AM Thanks Kim, honored.