Comments received on poems by Matthew R. Callies
American Executor: John Adams
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful tribute to Adams the second president of the United States. So nicely written it is another in the work of the nation. Well done Matthew
August 3rd, 2026 06:40
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful tribute to Adams the second president of the United States. So nicely written it is another in the work of the nation. Well done Matthew
August 3rd, 2026 06:40
American Executor: George Washington
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a commanding historical portrait. The restraint at its center feels every bit as important as the authority...a compelling account of leadership still being invented. Excellent work, my friend! And I agree with Soren, I hope you do consider publishing these. It would make an excellent book...and if I am suggesting it, you know you have my support. I am really loving these.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 2nd, 2026 06:52
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a commanding historical portrait. The restraint at its center feels every bit as important as the authority...a compelling account of leadership still being invented. Excellent work, my friend! And I agree with Soren, I hope you do consider publishing these. It would make an excellent book...and if I am suggesting it, you know you have my support. I am really loving these.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 2nd, 2026 06:52
American Executor: George Washington
sorenbarrett said:
History says George did a good job although not without flaws. You have written another link in the chain of historical poems in the birth of a nation. Very nicely done this series would make a good book indeed.
August 2nd, 2026 04:23
sorenbarrett said:
History says George did a good job although not without flaws. You have written another link in the chain of historical poems in the birth of a nation. Very nicely done this series would make a good book indeed.
August 2nd, 2026 04:23
American Executor: Congress of the Confederation
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is another impressive entry in the series. You take what could be a dry constitutional moment and give it genuine momentum, while never losing sight of the human tensions underneath it all. Excellent write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 1st, 2026 20:48
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is another impressive entry in the series. You take what could be a dry constitutional moment and give it genuine momentum, while never losing sight of the human tensions underneath it all. Excellent write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 1st, 2026 20:48
American Executor: Congress of the Confederation
sorenbarrett said:
This another in the series of a new nation. Well written Matthew with power and feeling that lays below the surface. A historical presentation of forging a new nation.
August 1st, 2026 08:40
sorenbarrett said:
This another in the series of a new nation. Well written Matthew with power and feeling that lays below the surface. A historical presentation of forging a new nation.
August 1st, 2026 08:40
American Executor: Continental Congress
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Powerful poem, Matthew. You present an ambitious historical portrait of legitimacy emerging through responsibility rather than ceremony. Leadership becomes real because people entrust their survival to it, long before formal independence confirms the transformation. As someone involved in institutional transition, I recognize how often a new reality begins well before anyone officially names it. Brilliantly executed, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 31st, 2026 08:28
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Powerful poem, Matthew. You present an ambitious historical portrait of legitimacy emerging through responsibility rather than ceremony. Leadership becomes real because people entrust their survival to it, long before formal independence confirms the transformation. As someone involved in institutional transition, I recognize how often a new reality begins well before anyone officially names it. Brilliantly executed, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 31st, 2026 08:28
American Executor: Continental Congress
sorenbarrett said:
The birth of a nation in this poem. A declaration of independence and the risks involved. Well written
July 31st, 2026 07:08
sorenbarrett said:
The birth of a nation in this poem. A declaration of independence and the risks involved. Well written
July 31st, 2026 07:08
American Executor: George III
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is one hell of a continuation! I have always been fascinated by leaders who mistake inflexibility for strength...never realizing that every attempt to tighten their control is accelerating the revolt against them. George III gives you a magnificent historical example. Powerful work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 30th, 2026 10:11
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is one hell of a continuation! I have always been fascinated by leaders who mistake inflexibility for strength...never realizing that every attempt to tighten their control is accelerating the revolt against them. George III gives you a magnificent historical example. Powerful work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 30th, 2026 10:11
American Executor: George III
sorenbarrett said:
Matthew this seems a continuation of the theme of governance by monarch, people or combination of the two. Nicely done my friend
July 30th, 2026 08:37
sorenbarrett said:
Matthew this seems a continuation of the theme of governance by monarch, people or combination of the two. Nicely done my friend
July 30th, 2026 08:37
American Executor: George II
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, your dedication to this series continues to amaze me. Researching each monarch and then constructing a substantial double ballade around that history every single day requires tremendous discipline...jeesh! Much respect, my friend. 👑📜✍️🖤🙏
July 29th, 2026 08:22
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, your dedication to this series continues to amaze me. Researching each monarch and then constructing a substantial double ballade around that history every single day requires tremendous discipline...jeesh! Much respect, my friend. 👑📜✍️🖤🙏
July 29th, 2026 08:22
American Executor: George II
sorenbarrett said:
This fits well into the style that you have been using lately Matthew and the past few seem to form a collection. Nicely done
July 29th, 2026 08:20
sorenbarrett said:
This fits well into the style that you have been using lately Matthew and the past few seem to form a collection. Nicely done
July 29th, 2026 08:20
American Executor: George I
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is one heck of a poem! You capture a ruler occupying the highest seat while the machinery of government steadily evolves beyond him. There is something quietly tragic about it all...dignity, distance, and diminishing influence held together beautifully. Wonderful write, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 28th, 2026 20:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is one heck of a poem! You capture a ruler occupying the highest seat while the machinery of government steadily evolves beyond him. There is something quietly tragic about it all...dignity, distance, and diminishing influence held together beautifully. Wonderful write, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 28th, 2026 20:46
American Executor: George I
sorenbarrett said:
Beautifully crafted this historic write in poetic form recounts the past. Well done Matthew
July 28th, 2026 04:32
sorenbarrett said:
Beautifully crafted this historic write in poetic form recounts the past. Well done Matthew
July 28th, 2026 04:32
American Executor: Queen Anne
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, damn…another monumental double ballade! You carry an enormous sweep of history with remarkable control, giving political achievement, warfare, succession, and legacy their proper weight. One heck of a poem, my friend, and the perfect form for these. Loving this series. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 27th, 2026 09:00
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, damn…another monumental double ballade! You carry an enormous sweep of history with remarkable control, giving political achievement, warfare, succession, and legacy their proper weight. One heck of a poem, my friend, and the perfect form for these. Loving this series. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 27th, 2026 09:00
American Executor: Queen Anne
sorenbarrett said:
Nicely crafted this poem bears close resemblance to a previous post of yours and echoes the same strengths. Well done Matthew
July 27th, 2026 04:15
sorenbarrett said:
Nicely crafted this poem bears close resemblance to a previous post of yours and echoes the same strengths. Well done Matthew
July 27th, 2026 04:15
American Executor: William III & Mary II
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a strong and commanding installment! This captures one of history’s great political transformations with clarity, dignity, and tremendous momentum. Excellent work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 26th, 2026 18:04
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a strong and commanding installment! This captures one of history’s great political transformations with clarity, dignity, and tremendous momentum. Excellent work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 26th, 2026 18:04
American Executor: William III & Mary II
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write Matthew of political importance and view. Nicely done
July 26th, 2026 03:58
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write Matthew of political importance and view. Nicely done
July 26th, 2026 03:58
American Executor: James VII & II
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a powerful portrait of a ruler undone by his own inflexibility. The repeated refrain tightens around him as Parliament resists, support collapses, and the crown passes without another regicide. Historically vivid and wonderfully constructed, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 25th, 2026 09:25
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a powerful portrait of a ruler undone by his own inflexibility. The repeated refrain tightens around him as Parliament resists, support collapses, and the crown passes without another regicide. Historically vivid and wonderfully constructed, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 25th, 2026 09:25
American Executor: James VII & II
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful write of regal right vs nature\'s laws and the right and force of the people. Nicely written
July 25th, 2026 06:26
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful write of regal right vs nature\'s laws and the right and force of the people. Nicely written
July 25th, 2026 06:26
American Executor: Charles II
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a compelling historical portrait! This captures a monarchy returning in triumph while remaining haunted by the violence that made its return possible. Intelligent, measured, and deeply absorbing work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 24th, 2026 09:40
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a compelling historical portrait! This captures a monarchy returning in triumph while remaining haunted by the violence that made its return possible. Intelligent, measured, and deeply absorbing work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 24th, 2026 09:40
American Executor: Charles II
sorenbarrett said:
Learning from others mistakes a virtue and to realize that one is not all powerful and must have the support of the governed another virtue. Well written
July 24th, 2026 06:39
sorenbarrett said:
Learning from others mistakes a virtue and to realize that one is not all powerful and must have the support of the governed another virtue. Well written
July 24th, 2026 06:39
American Executor: Richard Cromwell
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow, Matthew! This works brilliantly beside your portrait of Oliver Cromwell. The father possesses kingly authority without accepting the crown, while the son inherits the office and discovers that legitimacy cannot be passed down like property. That distinction gives Richard’s brief rule genuine tragedy...he is less a failed successor than proof that the entire arrangement depended upon one extraordinary man. Outstanding work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 23rd, 2026 08:21
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow, Matthew! This works brilliantly beside your portrait of Oliver Cromwell. The father possesses kingly authority without accepting the crown, while the son inherits the office and discovers that legitimacy cannot be passed down like property. That distinction gives Richard’s brief rule genuine tragedy...he is less a failed successor than proof that the entire arrangement depended upon one extraordinary man. Outstanding work, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 23rd, 2026 08:21
American Executor: Oliver Cromwell
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What grabbed me most here, Matthew, is the relentless refrain. Each return feels increasingly damning...stripping away the respectable language until only naked authority remains. Brilliantly constructed, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 23rd, 2026 08:06
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What grabbed me most here, Matthew, is the relentless refrain. Each return feels increasingly damning...stripping away the respectable language until only naked authority remains. Brilliantly constructed, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 23rd, 2026 08:06
American Executor: Richard Cromwell
Kevin Hulme said:
\'Tumbledown Dick\' I think they called him.
After that : The Merry Monarch. As the Great Mel Brooks said: \'Its good to be the King\'.
An enjoyable Read . A Fave .
July 23rd, 2026 07:15
Kevin Hulme said:
\'Tumbledown Dick\' I think they called him.
After that : The Merry Monarch. As the Great Mel Brooks said: \'Its good to be the King\'.
An enjoyable Read . A Fave .
July 23rd, 2026 07:15
American Executor: Richard Cromwell
sorenbarrett said:
This seems a historic write of a specific event that seems familiar but I can not place. A lovely write that carries in its wording a sense of authority and legitimacy. Very nicely done
July 23rd, 2026 04:13
sorenbarrett said:
This seems a historic write of a specific event that seems familiar but I can not place. A lovely write that carries in its wording a sense of authority and legitimacy. Very nicely done
July 23rd, 2026 04:13
American Executor: Oliver Cromwell
sorenbarrett said:
This poem of tribute to a historic figure is set in some rhyme and strong words of that flow onward like history itself. Nicely done
July 22nd, 2026 07:32
sorenbarrett said:
This poem of tribute to a historic figure is set in some rhyme and strong words of that flow onward like history itself. Nicely done
July 22nd, 2026 07:32
American Executor: English Council of State
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow, Matthew, this really drew me into the uncertainty of the Commonwealth. The refrain tolls like a warning throughout…a council assumes the power of the crown, only for that power to begin gathering around another solitary figure. History does love changing the furniture while rebuilding the throne. Brilliantly crafted, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 21st, 2026 20:14
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow, Matthew, this really drew me into the uncertainty of the Commonwealth. The refrain tolls like a warning throughout…a council assumes the power of the crown, only for that power to begin gathering around another solitary figure. History does love changing the furniture while rebuilding the throne. Brilliantly crafted, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 21st, 2026 20:14
American Executor: English Council of State
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting write that raises the question of whether a group can rule in place of an individual. The issue of governance and if monarchy and royal line is better. It has been said that the best and most ideal government is a benevolent monarch but where to find one the inefficiency and ironic unfairness of democracy is a display of inefficiency and bureaucracy. Nicely written
July 21st, 2026 04:42
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting write that raises the question of whether a group can rule in place of an individual. The issue of governance and if monarchy and royal line is better. It has been said that the best and most ideal government is a benevolent monarch but where to find one the inefficiency and ironic unfairness of democracy is a display of inefficiency and bureaucracy. Nicely written
July 21st, 2026 04:42
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