Comments received on poems by Eugene S.
carpé diem
sorenbarrett said:
Latin interspersed gives weight to this poem of going onward in the sun. Well done
June 21st, 2026 10:53
sorenbarrett said:
Latin interspersed gives weight to this poem of going onward in the sun. Well done
June 21st, 2026 10:53
Escape
sorenbarrett said:
This poem speaks of the coloring of life and the impermanence of it all. Nicely written
June 20th, 2026 10:58
sorenbarrett said:
This poem speaks of the coloring of life and the impermanence of it all. Nicely written
June 20th, 2026 10:58
petal
sorenbarrett said:
All paths seem to have curves and bends even the strait ones. Nicely written
June 19th, 2026 12:24
sorenbarrett said:
All paths seem to have curves and bends even the strait ones. Nicely written
June 19th, 2026 12:24
Inkling II
rhmn_7 said:
\"We who stole the future and forgot the price of it all\" what a stunning verse, Eugene this gets a fav from me great work!
May 31st, 2026 01:49
rhmn_7 said:
\"We who stole the future and forgot the price of it all\" what a stunning verse, Eugene this gets a fav from me great work!
May 31st, 2026 01:49
Inkling II
Friendship said:
Well said. Your poem addresses existential themes of societal collapse, fate, and humanity\'s relationship with the universe.
May 30th, 2026 09:00
Friendship said:
Well said. Your poem addresses existential themes of societal collapse, fate, and humanity\'s relationship with the universe.
May 30th, 2026 09:00
Inkling II
sorenbarrett said:
Strongly written with beautiful lines that are mind provoking. Well done
May 30th, 2026 08:10
sorenbarrett said:
Strongly written with beautiful lines that are mind provoking. Well done
May 30th, 2026 08:10
Hazy IPA
sorenbarrett said:
The island vibes I got but IPAs don\'t hit the spot. Although I like my coffee bitter not my beer, it\'s a different critter. Too many hops spoil the brew I like it clear all the way through. A good write my friend
May 24th, 2026 12:38
sorenbarrett said:
The island vibes I got but IPAs don\'t hit the spot. Although I like my coffee bitter not my beer, it\'s a different critter. Too many hops spoil the brew I like it clear all the way through. A good write my friend
May 24th, 2026 12:38
Untold Story
sorenbarrett said:
Raw and from the heart this write is a confession and a redemption all in one. An admission that no matter how bad things get they can always get better. Memories remain but pride over progress relegates them to the shadows. Nicely written a fave
May 23rd, 2026 12:40
sorenbarrett said:
Raw and from the heart this write is a confession and a redemption all in one. An admission that no matter how bad things get they can always get better. Memories remain but pride over progress relegates them to the shadows. Nicely written a fave
May 23rd, 2026 12:40
Crossroads
sorenbarrett said:
This seems a metaphor I have picked up tortoises and turtles with shells split and nursed them back to health. A person split from past injury needs the same care. Well done
May 17th, 2026 16:57
sorenbarrett said:
This seems a metaphor I have picked up tortoises and turtles with shells split and nursed them back to health. A person split from past injury needs the same care. Well done
May 17th, 2026 16:57
Shoot High, Aim Low
sorenbarrett said:
A type of poetic tribute to those that have fought the good fight
May 3rd, 2026 16:57
sorenbarrett said:
A type of poetic tribute to those that have fought the good fight
May 3rd, 2026 16:57
Inkling
sorenbarrett said:
This speaks in the surreal and metaphoric as well as the poetic. Nicely done
April 21st, 2026 11:55
sorenbarrett said:
This speaks in the surreal and metaphoric as well as the poetic. Nicely done
April 21st, 2026 11:55
Jeff Buckley II
marissa said:
Can’t even listen to him without bursting into tears
April 18th, 2026 14:52
marissa said:
Can’t even listen to him without bursting into tears
April 18th, 2026 14:52
Jeff Buckley II
sorenbarrett said:
So many have left memories of reality and of fantasy the often combine. Here one of many lost too early in life. Nicely done
April 18th, 2026 14:01
sorenbarrett said:
So many have left memories of reality and of fantasy the often combine. Here one of many lost too early in life. Nicely done
April 18th, 2026 14:01
Jeff Buckley II
Caring dove said:
I used to love listening to Jeff Buckleys music .. not listened to it in a while now
April 18th, 2026 10:02
Caring dove said:
I used to love listening to Jeff Buckleys music .. not listened to it in a while now
April 18th, 2026 10:02
paradisiacal
sorenbarrett said:
The weather\'s unpredictability can change all plans. Nicely written
April 14th, 2026 10:03
sorenbarrett said:
The weather\'s unpredictability can change all plans. Nicely written
April 14th, 2026 10:03
une âme givrée
sorenbarrett said:
This speaking out of thought with free association gives such an improvisational feel. Nicely done
April 12th, 2026 12:03
sorenbarrett said:
This speaking out of thought with free association gives such an improvisational feel. Nicely done
April 12th, 2026 12:03
Lament
sorenbarrett said:
There is a hint of regret and remorse in this poem of recognition of beauty and time past a lovely write well written
March 15th, 2026 06:59
sorenbarrett said:
There is a hint of regret and remorse in this poem of recognition of beauty and time past a lovely write well written
March 15th, 2026 06:59
Reprise
sorenbarrett said:
It often is just one more step that will find the way. A lovely poem of encouragement and love
March 14th, 2026 12:26
sorenbarrett said:
It often is just one more step that will find the way. A lovely poem of encouragement and love
March 14th, 2026 12:26
Unfinished
sorenbarrett said:
It is the encouragement at the end of this poem to be the best that grabs me the most. Nicely written
March 6th, 2026 16:24
sorenbarrett said:
It is the encouragement at the end of this poem to be the best that grabs me the most. Nicely written
March 6th, 2026 16:24
In nosocomio
Doggerel Dave said:
Action surprising; outcome unknown. Prediction impossible. Thanks for pasting some of the most relevant elements up there though.
March 1st, 2026 18:57
Doggerel Dave said:
Action surprising; outcome unknown. Prediction impossible. Thanks for pasting some of the most relevant elements up there though.
March 1st, 2026 18:57
In nosocomio
sorenbarrett said:
Questions that time will tell. A provocative poem that as all good poems do ask tough questions. With engaging rhyme it holds attention with pertinent questions about religion, culture and society. Nicely done and a fave
March 1st, 2026 09:59
sorenbarrett said:
Questions that time will tell. A provocative poem that as all good poems do ask tough questions. With engaging rhyme it holds attention with pertinent questions about religion, culture and society. Nicely done and a fave
March 1st, 2026 09:59
Cancer III
Friendship said:
This poem resonates deeply with me as I reflect on the courageous journey of my beloved husband, { Of 47 years who bravely battled cancer for two and a half years, enduring the relentless progression of the disease that slowly drained his life force; before his passing, after completing radiation and chemotherapy, he experienced a poignant moment when he was given the honor of ringing a bell, a symbol often associated with the end of treatment; his insightful words to me remain etched in my memory, \'it\'s a peculiar sensation when you\'re done with treatment and they\'re handing you a certificate, and they ask you to ring this bell, signifying that you\'re acknowledging your journey\'; these profound words have stayed with me, and I believe this poem captures that sentiment beautifully. Your poem revolves around the biological process of cell growth and the painful consequences of illness. It evokes feelings of helplessness and inevitability as it describes how these cells thrive on the host\'s resources, signifying the struggle between life and disease.
February 15th, 2026 10:25
Friendship said:
This poem resonates deeply with me as I reflect on the courageous journey of my beloved husband, { Of 47 years who bravely battled cancer for two and a half years, enduring the relentless progression of the disease that slowly drained his life force; before his passing, after completing radiation and chemotherapy, he experienced a poignant moment when he was given the honor of ringing a bell, a symbol often associated with the end of treatment; his insightful words to me remain etched in my memory, \'it\'s a peculiar sensation when you\'re done with treatment and they\'re handing you a certificate, and they ask you to ring this bell, signifying that you\'re acknowledging your journey\'; these profound words have stayed with me, and I believe this poem captures that sentiment beautifully. Your poem revolves around the biological process of cell growth and the painful consequences of illness. It evokes feelings of helplessness and inevitability as it describes how these cells thrive on the host\'s resources, signifying the struggle between life and disease.
February 15th, 2026 10:25
Cancer III
sorenbarrett said:
Frightening and sad this poem speaks of a dreaded illness that we still have no handle on. Well written
February 15th, 2026 09:53
sorenbarrett said:
Frightening and sad this poem speaks of a dreaded illness that we still have no handle on. Well written
February 15th, 2026 09:53
Paths XVIII
sorenbarrett said:
This poem seems to say that a false hope is better than no hope and I might agree with that in that all the really matters is happiness. A powerful statement
February 14th, 2026 10:29
sorenbarrett said:
This poem seems to say that a false hope is better than no hope and I might agree with that in that all the really matters is happiness. A powerful statement
February 14th, 2026 10:29
whisp(er)
birdbird said:
I like the avoidance of a strong structure, it\'s different to what u usually do
February 7th, 2026 08:39
birdbird said:
I like the avoidance of a strong structure, it\'s different to what u usually do
February 7th, 2026 08:39
whisp(er)
sorenbarrett said:
A metaphor is played out in this poem, nicely written.
February 6th, 2026 19:50
sorenbarrett said:
A metaphor is played out in this poem, nicely written.
February 6th, 2026 19:50
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