Comments received on poems by Matthew R. Callies
Red Vest 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
The Booklover\'s Dilemma
sorenbarrett said:
I have prized books since I could read and have many leather bound gold embossed classics the paperbacks I read and throw away. Not yet gotten to E books for the vary reason you cite. A lovely poem so well worded and metered a definite fave
January 19th, 2026 13:00
sorenbarrett said:
I have prized books since I could read and have many leather bound gold embossed classics the paperbacks I read and throw away. Not yet gotten to E books for the vary reason you cite. A lovely poem so well worded and metered a definite fave
January 19th, 2026 13:00
Beyond the Night\'s Spark
sorenbarrett said:
Great rhyme and flow in a fantastic poem about the phantasmagoric well done
January 16th, 2026 12:11
sorenbarrett said:
Great rhyme and flow in a fantastic poem about the phantasmagoric well done
January 16th, 2026 12:11
Sonnet to a Reese\'s
Doggerel Dave said:
True sonnet form - which is a bit of a relief round here.
Peanuts forever, though cut the sugar - wouldn\'t be the same, though, would it? Ok - forget I wrote....!
January 16th, 2026 00:07
Doggerel Dave said:
True sonnet form - which is a bit of a relief round here.
Peanuts forever, though cut the sugar - wouldn\'t be the same, though, would it? Ok - forget I wrote....!
January 16th, 2026 00:07
Sonnet to a Reese\'s
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely tribute carefully crafted to one of the most popular candy treats. Like classic poems taste prevails and what is popular I eschew but respect the choice of others.
January 15th, 2026 11:03
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely tribute carefully crafted to one of the most popular candy treats. Like classic poems taste prevails and what is popular I eschew but respect the choice of others.
January 15th, 2026 11:03
Valkyrie\'s Ride
sorenbarrett said:
Nordic myth and in battle speaks of bravery and those allowed to go to Valhalla. So nicely written
January 14th, 2026 11:27
sorenbarrett said:
Nordic myth and in battle speaks of bravery and those allowed to go to Valhalla. So nicely written
January 14th, 2026 11:27
Sonnet for Edgar Allan Poe
sorenbarrett said:
Poe one of my childhood favorites. My father used to recite the raven to us as kids and latter Anabel Lee and so many more. Nicely worded a fave
January 12th, 2026 11:00
sorenbarrett said:
Poe one of my childhood favorites. My father used to recite the raven to us as kids and latter Anabel Lee and so many more. Nicely worded a fave
January 12th, 2026 11:00
Social Flu Shot
Doggerel Dave said:
Have not the slightest idea what DMV stands for, but have a notion that the flu is one of them metaphors they use round here...😜
January 7th, 2026 21:02
Doggerel Dave said:
Have not the slightest idea what DMV stands for, but have a notion that the flu is one of them metaphors they use round here...😜
January 7th, 2026 21:02
Social Flu Shot
sorenbarrett said:
And what one doesn\'t know is the complications that could come from such a vacine. A good write
January 7th, 2026 11:42
sorenbarrett said:
And what one doesn\'t know is the complications that could come from such a vacine. A good write
January 7th, 2026 11:42
The Gaymelion
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting poem where a person is clothed to hide his nakedness as we would all hope. And who are we to look beyond one\'s bedroom door or under their skirt but perverts ourselves. Well written
January 6th, 2026 11:17
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting poem where a person is clothed to hide his nakedness as we would all hope. And who are we to look beyond one\'s bedroom door or under their skirt but perverts ourselves. Well written
January 6th, 2026 11:17
The Masque of Mercy
sorenbarrett said:
This poem speaks of falseness and the putting on of an act to impress others and advocates the loosing of such masks. Well written.
January 5th, 2026 11:54
sorenbarrett said:
This poem speaks of falseness and the putting on of an act to impress others and advocates the loosing of such masks. Well written.
January 5th, 2026 11:54
The Masque of Mercy
Friendship said:
Your poem addresses themes of authenticity, selflessness, and the societal pressures that transform genuine acts of kindness into hollow performances. It critiques the superficiality of modern interactions, illustrating how true compassion has become obscured by artifice and self-interest. well written
January 5th, 2026 11:01
Friendship said:
Your poem addresses themes of authenticity, selflessness, and the societal pressures that transform genuine acts of kindness into hollow performances. It critiques the superficiality of modern interactions, illustrating how true compassion has become obscured by artifice and self-interest. well written
January 5th, 2026 11:01
From a Curly Dream in Green and Gold
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful tribute written in most poetic style with good flow and rhyme. Nicely done
December 30th, 2025 11:50
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful tribute written in most poetic style with good flow and rhyme. Nicely done
December 30th, 2025 11:50
The Night That Would Not Sleep
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful work of art nicely worded in poetic form.
December 29th, 2025 14:09
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful work of art nicely worded in poetic form.
December 29th, 2025 14:09
Ode to a Fleeting Peace
sorenbarrett said:
I was waiting to see if someone brave enough and skilled enough would retell this story this Christmas and it was you Matthew. Bravo! Cheers! for a memory that extends beyond the years. You made my day and let me say to you and yours a very Merry Christmas day
December 23rd, 2025 10:41
sorenbarrett said:
I was waiting to see if someone brave enough and skilled enough would retell this story this Christmas and it was you Matthew. Bravo! Cheers! for a memory that extends beyond the years. You made my day and let me say to you and yours a very Merry Christmas day
December 23rd, 2025 10:41
The Woman Who Keeps the North Warm
sorenbarrett said:
Beautiful wording na rhyme fill this poem and the mystical message comes through so well. A fave
December 22nd, 2025 11:03
sorenbarrett said:
Beautiful wording na rhyme fill this poem and the mystical message comes through so well. A fave
December 22nd, 2025 11:03
The Immortal Loaf
sorenbarrett said:
Baked once a year this fruitcake should have a bit of brandy to carry us through the rest of the year. A very nicely written poem. Well done the poem not the cake.
December 20th, 2025 10:34
sorenbarrett said:
Baked once a year this fruitcake should have a bit of brandy to carry us through the rest of the year. A very nicely written poem. Well done the poem not the cake.
December 20th, 2025 10:34
Where Winter Dares a Kiss
sorenbarrett said:
A seasonal poem full of mystery and good cheer. Well done
December 19th, 2025 16:00
sorenbarrett said:
A seasonal poem full of mystery and good cheer. Well done
December 19th, 2025 16:00
The Night the Dark Was Given a Map
Doggerel Dave said:
A great sonnet writ about a lovely legend.
December 18th, 2025 16:53
Doggerel Dave said:
A great sonnet writ about a lovely legend.
December 18th, 2025 16:53
The Night the Dark Was Given a Map
Paul Bell said:
The birth of JC, which can\'t be a bad thing, I\'m sure Orchi would agree.
Simple birth, big statement.
December 18th, 2025 12:11
Paul Bell said:
The birth of JC, which can\'t be a bad thing, I\'m sure Orchi would agree.
Simple birth, big statement.
December 18th, 2025 12:11
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