Comments received on poems by Matthew R. Callies
Woke, but Not Awake
sorenbarrett said:
A great message sent in the last two lines of the poem. Nicely said
February 8th, 2026 10:37
sorenbarrett said:
A great message sent in the last two lines of the poem. Nicely said
February 8th, 2026 10:37
Woke, but Not Awake
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this lands cleanly. It doesn’t reject awareness…it challenges complacency. That tension between posture and practice is handled with clarity and restraint. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 8th, 2026 09:51
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this lands cleanly. It doesn’t reject awareness…it challenges complacency. That tension between posture and practice is handled with clarity and restraint. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 8th, 2026 09:51
Woke, but Not Awake
Demar Desu said:
A voice whispers, soft as guilt:
“Woke is easy. Awake is hard.”
Damn what a room shaker of a line, absolutely brilliant poem
February 8th, 2026 09:41
Demar Desu said:
A voice whispers, soft as guilt:
“Woke is easy. Awake is hard.”
Damn what a room shaker of a line, absolutely brilliant poem
February 8th, 2026 09:41
Gerkönernøckin
Doggerel Dave said:
How an umlaut and a mid-front rounded vowel found their way into a fictional nonexistent word is beyond me, but just to demonstrate how tolerant (??? - ed.) I am, I’m going to let that one pass.
The transition from reality into fond memory well delineated here.
February 7th, 2026 18:03
Doggerel Dave said:
How an umlaut and a mid-front rounded vowel found their way into a fictional nonexistent word is beyond me, but just to demonstrate how tolerant (??? - ed.) I am, I’m going to let that one pass.
The transition from reality into fond memory well delineated here.
February 7th, 2026 18:03
Gerkönernøckin
sorenbarrett said:
A great write where a word not found in English denotes a sense that many are not aware of. Well done
February 7th, 2026 10:30
sorenbarrett said:
A great write where a word not found in English denotes a sense that many are not aware of. Well done
February 7th, 2026 10:30
The Archer of Altdorf
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of tribute to character, story and ideal so well written in great rhyme and meter it does its job well a fave
February 6th, 2026 11:53
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of tribute to character, story and ideal so well written in great rhyme and meter it does its job well a fave
February 6th, 2026 11:53
Lab Report in a Cathedral
Doggerel Dave said:
And the debate so well laid out in your long well structured piece here will continue.
The only absolute truth I know is that we are here because we are here...
February 5th, 2026 15:01
Doggerel Dave said:
And the debate so well laid out in your long well structured piece here will continue.
The only absolute truth I know is that we are here because we are here...
February 5th, 2026 15:01
Lab Report in a Cathedral
sorenbarrett said:
A dialog between belief and science that covers many areas a give and take. Beautifully laid out as if there is a conflict between the two when in fact there is more unity than division. A true scientist realizes that science itself is built upon faith and belief assumptions that are the foundation of laws and religion forgets that in the testing of faith when it is disproved one changes their beliefs the method of science. We changed our belief in a Sun god to a personal God personified in our own image that we have twisted to say we were made in his image. A very philosophical poem Matthew
February 5th, 2026 11:22
sorenbarrett said:
A dialog between belief and science that covers many areas a give and take. Beautifully laid out as if there is a conflict between the two when in fact there is more unity than division. A true scientist realizes that science itself is built upon faith and belief assumptions that are the foundation of laws and religion forgets that in the testing of faith when it is disproved one changes their beliefs the method of science. We changed our belief in a Sun god to a personal God personified in our own image that we have twisted to say we were made in his image. A very philosophical poem Matthew
February 5th, 2026 11:22
The Laundry Chute Confessional
Friendship said:
Well written. Understanding oneself. Your poem uses the metaphor of a laundry chute to symbolize the act of burying one\'s thoughts and feelings. It delves into the subconscious, revealing the darker aspects of the self that are often ignored or kept hidden.
February 4th, 2026 11:27
Friendship said:
Well written. Understanding oneself. Your poem uses the metaphor of a laundry chute to symbolize the act of burying one\'s thoughts and feelings. It delves into the subconscious, revealing the darker aspects of the self that are often ignored or kept hidden.
February 4th, 2026 11:27
The Laundry Chute Confessional
sorenbarrett said:
A very deep psychological metaphor here Matthew and how well it fits. A definite fave
February 4th, 2026 11:22
sorenbarrett said:
A very deep psychological metaphor here Matthew and how well it fits. A definite fave
February 4th, 2026 11:22
Ode to My Own Unparalleled Poetic Greatness
Doggerel Dave said:
Satire of unparalleled brilliance. Deserves a large 24 Karat gold star !! The bee in my bonnet has calmed down for a while.
February 3rd, 2026 17:30
Doggerel Dave said:
Satire of unparalleled brilliance. Deserves a large 24 Karat gold star !! The bee in my bonnet has calmed down for a while.
February 3rd, 2026 17:30
Ode to My Own Unparalleled Poetic Greatness
Cheeky Missy said:
You\'re hilarious.
February 3rd, 2026 13:39
Cheeky Missy said:
You\'re hilarious.
February 3rd, 2026 13:39
Ode to My Own Unparalleled Poetic Greatness
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read on the aspirations of a poet. A pie in the sky dream of all would be bards. But then how does one write satire about satire I guess with metaphor of metaphor. Well done Matthew
February 3rd, 2026 10:57
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read on the aspirations of a poet. A pie in the sky dream of all would be bards. But then how does one write satire about satire I guess with metaphor of metaphor. Well done Matthew
February 3rd, 2026 10:57
The Prognosticator of Shadows
sorenbarrett said:
A cute tale of prediction and what it is worth. Well done Matthew
February 2nd, 2026 10:32
sorenbarrett said:
A cute tale of prediction and what it is worth. Well done Matthew
February 2nd, 2026 10:32
Stealing Greenland
Soman Ragavan said:
See my poems \"Tread carefully, Canada...(1)\" and \"Tread carefully, Canada...(2).\" After Greenland, it will be Canada and Mexico...
February 2nd, 2026 06:05
Soman Ragavan said:
See my poems \"Tread carefully, Canada...(1)\" and \"Tread carefully, Canada...(2).\" After Greenland, it will be Canada and Mexico...
February 2nd, 2026 06:05
Stealing Greenland
Doggerel Dave said:
A serious piece which summarises the whole damn thing. So well writ, but I hope there\'s no need for a sequel.
February 2nd, 2026 01:18
Doggerel Dave said:
A serious piece which summarises the whole damn thing. So well writ, but I hope there\'s no need for a sequel.
February 2nd, 2026 01:18
Stealing Greenland
Cheeky Missy said:
If only it were simply a plot of land peopled to effect, but alas, tis not. That\'s all I\'m allowed to say. There\'s a reason China and Russia have been invoked. And now you too know too much.
February 1st, 2026 23:03
Cheeky Missy said:
If only it were simply a plot of land peopled to effect, but alas, tis not. That\'s all I\'m allowed to say. There\'s a reason China and Russia have been invoked. And now you too know too much.
February 1st, 2026 23:03
Stealing Greenland
Lorenz said:
NATO\'s unified allies are little poodle wagging their tails !
February 1st, 2026 22:52
Lorenz said:
NATO\'s unified allies are little poodle wagging their tails !
February 1st, 2026 22:52
Stealing Greenland
sorenbarrett said:
A mere piece of the destruction being wrote by a madman in top spot. He has divided the nation had citizens shot and the issue of immigration nothing he\'s got. A good poem and a valid point made lets hope that the nation soon awakes from the nightmare.
February 1st, 2026 20:39
sorenbarrett said:
A mere piece of the destruction being wrote by a madman in top spot. He has divided the nation had citizens shot and the issue of immigration nothing he\'s got. A good poem and a valid point made lets hope that the nation soon awakes from the nightmare.
February 1st, 2026 20:39
Elegy in a Minor Key of Laughter
sorenbarrett said:
A tribute dedicated to a person lost. Well done
January 31st, 2026 12:00
sorenbarrett said:
A tribute dedicated to a person lost. Well done
January 31st, 2026 12:00
Red Breast at First Light
sorenbarrett said:
So vivid the imagery so nicely worked the metaphors it can not help but be a fave. A beautiful poem Matthew
January 30th, 2026 11:07
sorenbarrett said:
So vivid the imagery so nicely worked the metaphors it can not help but be a fave. A beautiful poem Matthew
January 30th, 2026 11:07
A Chorus Big Enough for the Planet
sorenbarrett said:
Music can be healing, transformative, casting moods of love , anger, fear. Music is an ancient heart beat. Well done
January 28th, 2026 11:26
sorenbarrett said:
Music can be healing, transformative, casting moods of love , anger, fear. Music is an ancient heart beat. Well done
January 28th, 2026 11:26
A Chorus Big Enough for the Planet
Friendship said:
Well said. Your poem reflects on a gathering of famous musicians in Los Angeles during a January night, where they come together not for accolades but to create a song aimed at addressing broader issues—specifically, humanitarian needs. It explores themes of humility, connection, and the transformative power of music.
January 28th, 2026 10:40
Friendship said:
Well said. Your poem reflects on a gathering of famous musicians in Los Angeles during a January night, where they come together not for accolades but to create a song aimed at addressing broader issues—specifically, humanitarian needs. It explores themes of humility, connection, and the transformative power of music.
January 28th, 2026 10:40
The Copper That Was Not Good
sorenbarrett said:
I remember reading of this find on clay tablet and how it rings true today, promises and guarantees not honored warrantees expired before one has a chance to use them. A fine poem of socio historical import reminding us that little has changed in thousands of years. A fave
January 26th, 2026 10:51
sorenbarrett said:
I remember reading of this find on clay tablet and how it rings true today, promises and guarantees not honored warrantees expired before one has a chance to use them. A fine poem of socio historical import reminding us that little has changed in thousands of years. A fave
January 26th, 2026 10:51
Song of the Open Road’s Old Bearded Brother
sorenbarrett said:
A tribute and a magnificent one at that not only to a past poet but to messages he sent and to time frozen. A lovely write and a fave
January 23rd, 2026 12:26
sorenbarrett said:
A tribute and a magnificent one at that not only to a past poet but to messages he sent and to time frozen. A lovely write and a fave
January 23rd, 2026 12:26
Behind the Painted Smile
sorenbarrett said:
We all wear masks and behind some lurk monsters behind others the shy and some gentle loving beings. A well told story that makes one shiver at what may lurk under a person\'s mask. Well done
January 22nd, 2026 11:05
sorenbarrett said:
We all wear masks and behind some lurk monsters behind others the shy and some gentle loving beings. A well told story that makes one shiver at what may lurk under a person\'s mask. Well done
January 22nd, 2026 11:05
Guides of the Threshold
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful poem incorporating many cultural gods of the netherworld. Nicely done
January 21st, 2026 11:10
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful poem incorporating many cultural gods of the netherworld. Nicely done
January 21st, 2026 11:10
Skull and Bones
sorenbarrett said:
The skull and bones society a secret society used for climbing the power ladder in society. Nicely written
January 20th, 2026 19:44
sorenbarrett said:
The skull and bones society a secret society used for climbing the power ladder in society. Nicely written
January 20th, 2026 19:44
Skull and Bones
Doggerel Dave said:
I like this if in fact it is a portrait of developing \'masculinity\'. Please confirm. (please note also that while i like this, it should not imply I\'m an admirer of the process.)
January 20th, 2026 16:39
Doggerel Dave said:
I like this if in fact it is a portrait of developing \'masculinity\'. Please confirm. (please note also that while i like this, it should not imply I\'m an admirer of the process.)
January 20th, 2026 16:39
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