Comments received on poems by Matthew R. Callies
Backhold on the Fell
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is one heck of a poem. I really enjoyed the respect it shows for the sport...not just as competition, but as something handed down and preserved through generations. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 9th, 2026 22:54
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is one heck of a poem. I really enjoyed the respect it shows for the sport...not just as competition, but as something handed down and preserved through generations. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 9th, 2026 22:54
Backhold on the Fell
sorenbarrett said:
Wrestling probably the world\'s oldest sport portrayed in this write. Nicely written Matthew
July 9th, 2026 07:25
sorenbarrett said:
Wrestling probably the world\'s oldest sport portrayed in this write. Nicely written Matthew
July 9th, 2026 07:25
Bolts in the Wall
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a strong piece. I love how the climb never feels like it\'s only about reaching the top...it becomes a journey through fear, trust, and focus. That line about muscle debating fear is outstanding, and the closing leaves such a satisfying sense of hard-earned joy. Really enjoyed this one, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
July 8th, 2026 20:59
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a strong piece. I love how the climb never feels like it\'s only about reaching the top...it becomes a journey through fear, trust, and focus. That line about muscle debating fear is outstanding, and the closing leaves such a satisfying sense of hard-earned joy. Really enjoyed this one, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
July 8th, 2026 20:59
Bolts in the Wall
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write Matthew of a sport but does it not also apply to life itself and its challenges. Love the style and the rhyme. Nicely done my friend
July 8th, 2026 09:05
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write Matthew of a sport but does it not also apply to life itself and its challenges. Love the style and the rhyme. Nicely done my friend
July 8th, 2026 09:05
Vertical Marathon
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This was fantastic, Matthew…the relentless physical build of this poem, from the burning chest to the mind climbing ahead of the body, is such a vivid ride. That final image of the city spilling open beneath you after all that struggle really lands. Wonderfully done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 7th, 2026 22:57
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This was fantastic, Matthew…the relentless physical build of this poem, from the burning chest to the mind climbing ahead of the body, is such a vivid ride. That final image of the city spilling open beneath you after all that struggle really lands. Wonderfully done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 7th, 2026 22:57
Vertical Marathon
sorenbarrett said:
It is a wonderfully imaged description of the sport. Having read it before reading the author\'s note it seemed metaphoric as well as if someone was running up the years of their life approaching a heavenly journey to the promised land. Well done
July 7th, 2026 03:36
sorenbarrett said:
It is a wonderfully imaged description of the sport. Having read it before reading the author\'s note it seemed metaphoric as well as if someone was running up the years of their life approaching a heavenly journey to the promised land. Well done
July 7th, 2026 03:36
Desert Wind
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a lovely tanka. In just a handful of lines, you paint a vivid picture while also capturing the spirit of untamed freedom. The imagery is graceful throughout, and that final line brings everything together beautifully. Wonderful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 6th, 2026 15:14
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a lovely tanka. In just a handful of lines, you paint a vivid picture while also capturing the spirit of untamed freedom. The imagery is graceful throughout, and that final line brings everything together beautifully. Wonderful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 6th, 2026 15:14
Desert Wind
sorenbarrett said:
So well written these descriptive lines that they become visually poetic. A fave
July 6th, 2026 06:32
sorenbarrett said:
So well written these descriptive lines that they become visually poetic. A fave
July 6th, 2026 06:32
Clip-On Anthem
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a wonderful nostalgic piece. You took a simple object and reminded us how much freedom and imagination it represented. By the end, it isn\'t just about a cassette player anymore...it\'s about carrying a little piece of your own world wherever you went. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 5th, 2026 05:26
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a wonderful nostalgic piece. You took a simple object and reminded us how much freedom and imagination it represented. By the end, it isn\'t just about a cassette player anymore...it\'s about carrying a little piece of your own world wherever you went. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 5th, 2026 05:26
Clip-On Anthem
sorenbarrett said:
This poem reminded me, a far older person, of my transistor radio in the 1960\'s. Well written
July 5th, 2026 04:46
sorenbarrett said:
This poem reminded me, a far older person, of my transistor radio in the 1960\'s. Well written
July 5th, 2026 04:46
Paris in the Spotlight
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a really thoughtful piece. What struck me most is that you moved beyond the headline and into our fascination with turning private moments into public spectacle. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 4th, 2026 22:27
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a really thoughtful piece. What struck me most is that you moved beyond the headline and into our fascination with turning private moments into public spectacle. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 4th, 2026 22:27
Paris in the Spotlight
sorenbarrett said:
A most unusual sonnet that is about a blue film of Paris. Nicely written
July 4th, 2026 09:14
sorenbarrett said:
A most unusual sonnet that is about a blue film of Paris. Nicely written
July 4th, 2026 09:14
Veritacide
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What stayed with me most, Matthew, was, \"First a comma, then a clause, / then the inconvenient ribs of evidence...\" What a brilliant way to show that truth is so often distorted by tiny edits rather than grand lies. Beautifully crafted, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 3rd, 2026 08:42
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What stayed with me most, Matthew, was, \"First a comma, then a clause, / then the inconvenient ribs of evidence...\" What a brilliant way to show that truth is so often distorted by tiny edits rather than grand lies. Beautifully crafted, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 3rd, 2026 08:42
In the Depths with Cleary\'s Fish
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this really pulled me in. The atmosphere is thick with mystery from the very first line, and I found myself holding my breath alongside the divers. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 3rd, 2026 08:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this really pulled me in. The atmosphere is thick with mystery from the very first line, and I found myself holding my breath alongside the divers. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 3rd, 2026 08:36
Veritacide
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful neologism invented and poetically used in this write. Well done
July 3rd, 2026 04:21
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful neologism invented and poetically used in this write. Well done
July 3rd, 2026 04:21
Veritacide
soheil khodaparasti said:
You have done a great job with a powerful central metaphor that makes the poem thought-provoking.
I believe a narrative can become a dominant truth in people\'s minds, but whether it becomes truth itself depends on what we mean by \"truth.\"
July 3rd, 2026 01:17
soheil khodaparasti said:
You have done a great job with a powerful central metaphor that makes the poem thought-provoking.
I believe a narrative can become a dominant truth in people\'s minds, but whether it becomes truth itself depends on what we mean by \"truth.\"
July 3rd, 2026 01:17
In the Depths with Cleary\'s Fish
sorenbarrett said:
An intriguing write of a reported creature unknown to man sounding mythical yet reported to have been seen
July 2nd, 2026 06:15
sorenbarrett said:
An intriguing write of a reported creature unknown to man sounding mythical yet reported to have been seen
July 2nd, 2026 06:15
City on His Head
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, I really enjoyed this. There\'s such a warm, nostalgic charm running through it that made me smile from the very first stanza. It celebrates something wonderfully ordinary in a way that feels timeless. Great write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 1st, 2026 23:10
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, I really enjoyed this. There\'s such a warm, nostalgic charm running through it that made me smile from the very first stanza. It celebrates something wonderfully ordinary in a way that feels timeless. Great write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 1st, 2026 23:10
Three Calls, One Line
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a beautiful way to conclude this series. This really moved me. The quiet compassion woven through every stanza reminds us that simply staying present can become an act of hope. Thank you, too, for this entire 30-day Pride Month journey. It has been an outstanding series, and I sincerely hope many people continue discovering these poems in the years to come. Beautiful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 1st, 2026 18:50
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a beautiful way to conclude this series. This really moved me. The quiet compassion woven through every stanza reminds us that simply staying present can become an act of hope. Thank you, too, for this entire 30-day Pride Month journey. It has been an outstanding series, and I sincerely hope many people continue discovering these poems in the years to come. Beautiful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 1st, 2026 18:50
City on His Head
sorenbarrett said:
A poetic write of how an element of clothing becomes a marker of who one is. It speaks to our identity with clothing and maybe more. Nicely written Matthew
July 1st, 2026 09:04
sorenbarrett said:
A poetic write of how an element of clothing becomes a marker of who one is. It speaks to our identity with clothing and maybe more. Nicely written Matthew
July 1st, 2026 09:04
Three Calls, One Line
sorenbarrett said:
It is the last stanza that gives hope. Nicely written Matthew
June 30th, 2026 06:03
sorenbarrett said:
It is the last stanza that gives hope. Nicely written Matthew
June 30th, 2026 06:03
Three Hundred
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a powerful sonnet. The history is brought to life with both strength and tenderness, and that line about a lover\'s watchful stand stayed with me long after I finished reading. It\'s a fitting tribute to the Sacred Band and the courage they embodied. Excellent write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 29th, 2026 09:30
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a powerful sonnet. The history is brought to life with both strength and tenderness, and that line about a lover\'s watchful stand stayed with me long after I finished reading. It\'s a fitting tribute to the Sacred Band and the courage they embodied. Excellent write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 29th, 2026 09:30
Three Hundred
sorenbarrett said:
An emotional bond stronger than orders and mere discipline. Well written Matthew
June 29th, 2026 04:22
sorenbarrett said:
An emotional bond stronger than orders and mere discipline. Well written Matthew
June 29th, 2026 04:22
A June That Refused to Stay Quiet
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this really moved me. You capture the courage and resolve of that night without losing sight of the humanity at its center. As it happens, my own poem today (Sunday) also remembers an LGBTQia+ person from history whose work too often stood in the shadows, so this resonated on multiple levels. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 28th, 2026 20:03
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this really moved me. You capture the courage and resolve of that night without losing sight of the humanity at its center. As it happens, my own poem today (Sunday) also remembers an LGBTQia+ person from history whose work too often stood in the shadows, so this resonated on multiple levels. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 28th, 2026 20:03
A June That Refused to Stay Quiet
sorenbarrett said:
Matthew this is another very well composed poem in a narrative form that highlights an actual incident and immortalizes it in verse. Nicely rhymed and metered it flows well and its length is a strong point. Leaving the subject vague initially and gradually expanding upon it heightens its interest. Well done and a fave
June 28th, 2026 07:21
sorenbarrett said:
Matthew this is another very well composed poem in a narrative form that highlights an actual incident and immortalizes it in verse. Nicely rhymed and metered it flows well and its length is a strong point. Leaving the subject vague initially and gradually expanding upon it heightens its interest. Well done and a fave
June 28th, 2026 07:21
When the Track Opens to Every Name
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a thoughtful piece. The repeating structure gives it a wonderful sense of movement, almost like runners circling the track, while the message keeps returning to dignity, belonging, and shared experience. It leaves the reader with a feeling of hope rather than division, and I really appreciated that. Excellent work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 27th, 2026 10:45
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a thoughtful piece. The repeating structure gives it a wonderful sense of movement, almost like runners circling the track, while the message keeps returning to dignity, belonging, and shared experience. It leaves the reader with a feeling of hope rather than division, and I really appreciated that. Excellent work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 27th, 2026 10:45
When the Track Opens to Every Name
sorenbarrett said:
The rotating lines reemphasize them and give power to them. Well done
June 27th, 2026 04:41
sorenbarrett said:
The rotating lines reemphasize them and give power to them. Well done
June 27th, 2026 04:41
Obergefell v. Hodges
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a thoughtful and moving reflection. The language carries both the weight of what came before and the hope that followed, ending with an image that feels both graceful and earned. Hard to believe it\'s been 15 years already. A powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 26th, 2026 09:29
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a thoughtful and moving reflection. The language carries both the weight of what came before and the hope that followed, ending with an image that feels both graceful and earned. Hard to believe it\'s been 15 years already. A powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 26th, 2026 09:29
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