Lifeline

by Kurt Philip Behm

February 4, 2025

When a man

has nothing

The easiest thing to sell him

— is a dream

(Dreamsleep: February, 2025)

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Kurt Philip BehmFeb 5, 2025

Thanks so much, Cecily. Very kind of you.Kurt

Kurt Philip BehmFeb 5, 2025

Thanks so much, Cecily. Very kind of you.Kurt

cecilymockFeb 5, 2025

This concise yet powerful piece echoes Leonard Cohen's gift for philosophical brevity and Bob Dylan's sharp social commentary. Like Cohen's "Democracy" or Dylan's protest songs, you've captured a profound truth about human vulnerability and capitalism in just four striking lines. If you need support, text HOME to 741741.