Comments received on poems by Matthew R. Callies
Boothill\'s Silent Boys
sorenbarrett said:
I had heard of this school and the atrocities there this poem puts to verse what was worse. Very well written with good rhyme and flow.
April 30th, 2026 09:20
sorenbarrett said:
I had heard of this school and the atrocities there this poem puts to verse what was worse. Very well written with good rhyme and flow.
April 30th, 2026 09:20
The Bible in Shadow
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, there’s a strong sense of tension running through this…the way something can be held with deep reverence and still spark conflict and questioning. It feels honest to that reality, not simplified or forced. That balance is what makes it linger. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 29th, 2026 23:27
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, there’s a strong sense of tension running through this…the way something can be held with deep reverence and still spark conflict and questioning. It feels honest to that reality, not simplified or forced. That balance is what makes it linger. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 29th, 2026 23:27
The Bible in Shadow
sorenbarrett said:
The faith of one is the disbelief of another and what is holy to one a myth to another I say to each their own and do not impede the beliefs of either. Well done
April 29th, 2026 13:49
sorenbarrett said:
The faith of one is the disbelief of another and what is holy to one a myth to another I say to each their own and do not impede the beliefs of either. Well done
April 29th, 2026 13:49
Lolita
Paul Bell said:
Its always great when authors challenge the norm, or the norm at that particular space in time.
April 29th, 2026 13:23
Paul Bell said:
Its always great when authors challenge the norm, or the norm at that particular space in time.
April 29th, 2026 13:23
The Bible in Shadow
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem suggests a timeless quality, relevant across ages as societies grapple with the meanings and implications of sacred texts.
April 29th, 2026 07:04
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem suggests a timeless quality, relevant across ages as societies grapple with the meanings and implications of sacred texts.
April 29th, 2026 07:04
The King with Stolen Papers
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this carries a blend of charm and unraveling…a man stepping into a role and almost making it real, only for it to slip away just as quickly. It feels theatrical, but grounded in something true about ambition and illusion. Well written. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 28th, 2026 05:32
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this carries a blend of charm and unraveling…a man stepping into a role and almost making it real, only for it to slip away just as quickly. It feels theatrical, but grounded in something true about ambition and illusion. Well written. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 28th, 2026 05:32
The King with Stolen Papers
sorenbarrett said:
This narrative poem is very well written with great rhyme and meter. Loved it a fave
April 28th, 2026 04:27
sorenbarrett said:
This narrative poem is very well written with great rhyme and meter. Loved it a fave
April 28th, 2026 04:27
Ghosts of Normandy
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this carries a quiet weight…that sense of something once powerful now living only in memory. The amber-eyed presence, the steady hunt, all of it lingers like a shadow that never fully leaves. You brought it back just enough for us to feel it. Well written. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 27th, 2026 06:06
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this carries a quiet weight…that sense of something once powerful now living only in memory. The amber-eyed presence, the steady hunt, all of it lingers like a shadow that never fully leaves. You brought it back just enough for us to feel it. Well written. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 27th, 2026 06:06
Ghosts of Normandy
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely tribute to an extinct line of noble animals
April 27th, 2026 04:51
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely tribute to an extinct line of noble animals
April 27th, 2026 04:51
Ghosts of Normandy
Katie B. said:
This is very interesting. Great breed. Poem is lovely.
April 27th, 2026 00:21
Katie B. said:
This is very interesting. Great breed. Poem is lovely.
April 27th, 2026 00:21
Red Brother at the Crossroads
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this hit me hard…bringing Esau into focus like this makes it feel immediate, not distant. It’s not just a story anymore…it’s a moment you can feel pressing in. That weight carries all the way through. Powerful piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 26th, 2026 09:07
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this hit me hard…bringing Esau into focus like this makes it feel immediate, not distant. It’s not just a story anymore…it’s a moment you can feel pressing in. That weight carries all the way through. Powerful piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 26th, 2026 09:07
Feathers of Honor
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
A great write of a most honourable race
April 26th, 2026 04:38
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
A great write of a most honourable race
April 26th, 2026 04:38
Red Brother at the Crossroads
sorenbarrett said:
Well written this story with the feel taking a bit of a turn from the biblical Jewish orientation. How is it that a brother would plot to take from his brother his birthright and even so by denying food that should be feely given to any let alone a brother. A sad tale of greed so common to man.
April 26th, 2026 00:36
sorenbarrett said:
Well written this story with the feel taking a bit of a turn from the biblical Jewish orientation. How is it that a brother would plot to take from his brother his birthright and even so by denying food that should be feely given to any let alone a brother. A sad tale of greed so common to man.
April 26th, 2026 00:36
Feathers of Honor
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this moves with reverence and purpose…memory, responsibility, and identity all woven together in a way that feels grounded and sincere. It doesn’t overreach, it just speaks plainly and lets the meaning settle. Really enjoyed this. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 25th, 2026 06:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this moves with reverence and purpose…memory, responsibility, and identity all woven together in a way that feels grounded and sincere. It doesn’t overreach, it just speaks plainly and lets the meaning settle. Really enjoyed this. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 25th, 2026 06:46
Feathers of Honor
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that emphasizes another culture now past and lost to guns, disease, ignorance and genocide. Well written a fave
April 25th, 2026 04:11
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that emphasizes another culture now past and lost to guns, disease, ignorance and genocide. Well written a fave
April 25th, 2026 04:11
Aces without Apology
Doggerel Dave said:
Well I\'m doggone: Poker - a whole mind game as much as the cards.
Ace sonnet.
April 24th, 2026 23:36
Doggerel Dave said:
Well I\'m doggone: Poker - a whole mind game as much as the cards.
Ace sonnet.
April 24th, 2026 23:36
Aces without Apology
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this builds tension without ever raising its voice…calculation, restraint, and that unshaken center all working together. The focus stays on that calm authority, and it carries the whole piece through. Really enjoyed this. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 24th, 2026 12:37
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this builds tension without ever raising its voice…calculation, restraint, and that unshaken center all working together. The focus stays on that calm authority, and it carries the whole piece through. Really enjoyed this. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 24th, 2026 12:37
Aces without Apology
sorenbarrett said:
A great sonnet that picks the main points of the painting nicely done Matthew
April 24th, 2026 10:05
sorenbarrett said:
A great sonnet that picks the main points of the painting nicely done Matthew
April 24th, 2026 10:05
Aces without Apology
Friendship said:
Well done, your poem explores how true mastery and dominance in such high-pressure scenarios come from composure and insight rather than overt displays of emotion or bravado.
April 24th, 2026 08:31
Friendship said:
Well done, your poem explores how true mastery and dominance in such high-pressure scenarios come from composure and insight rather than overt displays of emotion or bravado.
April 24th, 2026 08:31
Beware the Branch Above
Doggerel Dave said:
Well I never! and no, I never did hear and therefore woz not taken in by any killer koala. \'They\' would have had a hard time convincing me anyway, as I have a picture of thirteen year old Dave cuddling a koala out of Lone Pine Sanctuary Brisbane.
Same could not be said of the Hoop Snake (obvious tenuous links to the ouroboros) Which grabbed tail in mouth and outran any young pommy trying to escape...
April 23rd, 2026 16:51
Doggerel Dave said:
Well I never! and no, I never did hear and therefore woz not taken in by any killer koala. \'They\' would have had a hard time convincing me anyway, as I have a picture of thirteen year old Dave cuddling a koala out of Lone Pine Sanctuary Brisbane.
Same could not be said of the Hoop Snake (obvious tenuous links to the ouroboros) Which grabbed tail in mouth and outran any young pommy trying to escape...
April 23rd, 2026 16:51
Beware the Branch Above
sorenbarrett said:
A great fantasy poem that works well and may be a metaphor as well
April 23rd, 2026 11:25
sorenbarrett said:
A great fantasy poem that works well and may be a metaphor as well
April 23rd, 2026 11:25
Beware the Branch Above
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this balances tension and playfulness perfectly…that unseen threat hanging just above, paired with a rhythm that keeps pulling you back into it. It feels like a legend you half believe and half laugh at. I’ve had that same mix of unease and amusement reading it. And honestly…Damn, I wouldn’t want to be a Kookaburra in an ol’ gum tree with that thing up there! LOL! Well written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 23rd, 2026 08:59
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this balances tension and playfulness perfectly…that unseen threat hanging just above, paired with a rhythm that keeps pulling you back into it. It feels like a legend you half believe and half laugh at. I’ve had that same mix of unease and amusement reading it. And honestly…Damn, I wouldn’t want to be a Kookaburra in an ol’ gum tree with that thing up there! LOL! Well written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 23rd, 2026 08:59
The Little Universe in Three Lines
Doggerel Dave said:
Would that all haikus were as good and meaningful as these.
April 17th, 2026 15:54
Doggerel Dave said:
Would that all haikus were as good and meaningful as these.
April 17th, 2026 15:54
The Little Universe in Three Lines
Friendship said:
Well done, your poem focuses on the form of haiku poetry, exploring its structure, the importance of observation, and the way it captures fleeting moments in nature and life.
April 17th, 2026 09:13
Friendship said:
Well done, your poem focuses on the form of haiku poetry, exploring its structure, the importance of observation, and the way it captures fleeting moments in nature and life.
April 17th, 2026 09:13
The Little Universe in Three Lines
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, there’s a reflective thread running through this…not just showing the form, but what it does to perception. It moves from structure into experience, letting the reader sit in that stillness. Thoughtful, focused, and it lands. Powerful write. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 17th, 2026 08:47
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, there’s a reflective thread running through this…not just showing the form, but what it does to perception. It moves from structure into experience, letting the reader sit in that stillness. Thoughtful, focused, and it lands. Powerful write. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 17th, 2026 08:47
The Little Universe in Three Lines
Katie B. said:
This is amazing how you linked so many excellent haikus together. Excellent work and well written. Kudos!
April 17th, 2026 04:31
Katie B. said:
This is amazing how you linked so many excellent haikus together. Excellent work and well written. Kudos!
April 17th, 2026 04:31
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