Kurt Philip Behm Poet Rhyme

Trophy Writes

Poetry contests ...
skew the way
hoping
 for a win

Ink 
that never  
truly dries
lost within the din

Words not felt
but chosen
to stay
forever cold

Spiraling
to depths unknown
in darkness
— bought and sold

(Dreamsleep: September, 2026)

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Lin Lane September 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM Kurt, if you're happy with anything you write and post it, it's a win for you. Contests are based on the opinion of one person, and that not being you doesn't matter. What does matter is that you write what pleases you. Kurt Philip Behm September 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM Thanks Lin.

Ink Empress September 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM I feel You ~ Very well written! 👏 I love the ending and the title Reminds me also of trophy wives 😱 Pleasure reading Sending you light always Kurt Philip Behm September 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM Appreciated, thanks.