Comments received on poems by Matthew R. Callies
American Executor: Charles I
sorenbarrett said:
Nobility vs justice where divine right to rule trumps law. And so it stands today as well even in a democracy. Well done Matthew
July 20th, 2026 04:24
sorenbarrett said:
Nobility vs justice where divine right to rule trumps law. And so it stands today as well even in a democracy. Well done Matthew
July 20th, 2026 04:24
American Executor: James VI & I
sorenbarrett said:
A well written poem of historic import. Nicely framed and with good rhyme it proceeds from stanza to stanza to unfold the historic event. Well written Matthew
July 19th, 2026 07:39
sorenbarrett said:
A well written poem of historic import. Nicely framed and with good rhyme it proceeds from stanza to stanza to unfold the historic event. Well written Matthew
July 19th, 2026 07:39
Walking \'Round in Women\'s Underwear
GothAngel said:
mmmh I love this. how you apprice women stuff. such a nice poem
July 18th, 2026 14:14
GothAngel said:
mmmh I love this. how you apprice women stuff. such a nice poem
July 18th, 2026 14:14
American Executor: Wahunsenacah
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a commanding portrait of Wahunsenacah! His leadership rises from relationship with people, land, ancestry, and responsibility...sovereignty rooted in an entire living world. Magnificent work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 18th, 2026 09:22
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a commanding portrait of Wahunsenacah! His leadership rises from relationship with people, land, ancestry, and responsibility...sovereignty rooted in an entire living world. Magnificent work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 18th, 2026 09:22
American Executor: Wahunsenacah
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of tribute to a great Native American leader who\'s name has come down to us through history. Well written
July 18th, 2026 03:52
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of tribute to a great Native American leader who\'s name has come down to us through history. Well written
July 18th, 2026 03:52
American Executor: Before the Names Were Kept
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a powerful and reverent piece! This honors a way of life rooted in community, responsibility, and relationship with the earth rather than ownership or domination. Magnificent work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 17th, 2026 10:02
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a powerful and reverent piece! This honors a way of life rooted in community, responsibility, and relationship with the earth rather than ownership or domination. Magnificent work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 17th, 2026 10:02
American Executor: Before the Names Were Kept
sorenbarrett said:
Nicely crafted it holds power and calls out. Well done and with good meter it is well written and a fave
July 17th, 2026 07:43
sorenbarrett said:
Nicely crafted it holds power and calls out. Well done and with good meter it is well written and a fave
July 17th, 2026 07:43
The Loud Sister
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a remarkable sonnet. By shifting the focus to Euryale, you breathe new life into a familiar myth while preserving its tragic grandeur. The emotional depth and classical voice work together beautifully...this one will stay with me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 16th, 2026 08:25
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a remarkable sonnet. By shifting the focus to Euryale, you breathe new life into a familiar myth while preserving its tragic grandeur. The emotional depth and classical voice work together beautifully...this one will stay with me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 16th, 2026 08:25
The Loud Sister
sorenbarrett said:
Matthew I love this poem which is no surprise in that I love Greek mythology. This poem well worded and organized lays out the story and in beautiful rhyme takes it to the cosmos where it is printed in the stars. A fave my friend
July 16th, 2026 07:15
sorenbarrett said:
Matthew I love this poem which is no surprise in that I love Greek mythology. This poem well worded and organized lays out the story and in beautiful rhyme takes it to the cosmos where it is printed in the stars. A fave my friend
July 16th, 2026 07:15
Oscars of Controversy
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a clever snapshot of that Oscars night. I like how you balance the celebration of cinema with the moment everyone ended up talking about instead. Strong sonnet, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 15th, 2026 22:28
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this is a clever snapshot of that Oscars night. I like how you balance the celebration of cinema with the moment everyone ended up talking about instead. Strong sonnet, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 15th, 2026 22:28
National Gummi Worm Day
Cheeky Missy said:
Wish I could add my photo to this! Awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing. I love it.
July 15th, 2026 16:20
Cheeky Missy said:
Wish I could add my photo to this! Awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing. I love it.
July 15th, 2026 16:20
National Gummi Worm Day
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read about that Jello like creation that crowds the shelves of stores and homes. Chewy and gooey they are a colorful delight. Well done my friend with fun rhyme
July 15th, 2026 08:18
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read about that Jello like creation that crowds the shelves of stores and homes. Chewy and gooey they are a colorful delight. Well done my friend with fun rhyme
July 15th, 2026 08:18
Oscars of Controversy
sorenbarrett said:
Memories of the past in this poem of Hollywood and its antics. The famous have their quirks too. Well done
July 14th, 2026 08:02
sorenbarrett said:
Memories of the past in this poem of Hollywood and its antics. The famous have their quirks too. Well done
July 14th, 2026 08:02
Wings That Drink the Sun
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a vivid piece. This has the sweep and grandeur of an old epic, and it never loses that sense of awe from the opening line to the close. I could almost hear the wings cutting through the sky. Beautifully done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 13th, 2026 08:50
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a vivid piece. This has the sweep and grandeur of an old epic, and it never loses that sense of awe from the opening line to the close. I could almost hear the wings cutting through the sky. Beautifully done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 13th, 2026 08:50
Wings That Drink the Sun
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write my friend I love the Hindu mythology ripe with metaphor and symbolism it\'s multiplicity of gods give each person and mood a deity. Nicely written
July 13th, 2026 07:00
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write my friend I love the Hindu mythology ripe with metaphor and symbolism it\'s multiplicity of gods give each person and mood a deity. Nicely written
July 13th, 2026 07:00
Desert Flight
sorenbarrett said:
An odd topic in these parts where there are no camels but I love odd topics as you can tell from my write today. Nicely imaged and rhymed it is a fave
July 12th, 2026 08:04
sorenbarrett said:
An odd topic in these parts where there are no camels but I love odd topics as you can tell from my write today. Nicely imaged and rhymed it is a fave
July 12th, 2026 08:04
Desert Flight
rhmn_7 said:
Your poem captures the exhilarating rhythm of a desert camel race, where dusty struggle transforms into legendary victory. Nice poem dear Matthew!
July 12th, 2026 08:00
rhmn_7 said:
Your poem captures the exhilarating rhythm of a desert camel race, where dusty struggle transforms into legendary victory. Nice poem dear Matthew!
July 12th, 2026 08:00
Desert Flight
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a strong piece. \"The desert hums with every measured stance\" especially resonated with me, and the steady build toward the finish keeps the excitement alive without ever feeling rushed. I could picture the whole race from the first stride to the final cheer. Great job, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 12th, 2026 07:32
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, what a strong piece. \"The desert hums with every measured stance\" especially resonated with me, and the steady build toward the finish keeps the excitement alive without ever feeling rushed. I could picture the whole race from the first stride to the final cheer. Great job, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 12th, 2026 07:32
A Tube of Light Becoming
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this brought me right back to childhood. You captured that little burst of wonder so well...like holding a piece of the night that somehow belonged to us for a while. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 12th, 2026 07:16
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Matthew, this brought me right back to childhood. You captured that little burst of wonder so well...like holding a piece of the night that somehow belonged to us for a while. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
July 12th, 2026 07:16
A Tube of Light Becoming
sorenbarrett said:
Although about an actual object it has a surreal feel to the wording. Nicely done
July 11th, 2026 08:45
sorenbarrett said:
Although about an actual object it has a surreal feel to the wording. Nicely done
July 11th, 2026 08:45
The Last Refrain
sorenbarrett said:
A great tribute poem to a singer gone. Very nicely written Matthew
July 10th, 2026 03:51
sorenbarrett said:
A great tribute poem to a singer gone. Very nicely written Matthew
July 10th, 2026 03:51
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
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