Comments received on poems by Paul Bell
The Hill
Doggerel Dave said:
Humanity abandoned for war - you\'re right on the money there.
Well writ.
October 12th, 2025 17:03
Doggerel Dave said:
Humanity abandoned for war - you\'re right on the money there.
Well writ.
October 12th, 2025 17:03
The Hill
rebellion_in_sanity said:
The juxtaposition of battlefield urgency, the ache for maternal recognition, and dining-table etiquette creates a whirl—almost a vertigo, in the best sense. A powerful, disorienting poem.
October 12th, 2025 08:07
rebellion_in_sanity said:
The juxtaposition of battlefield urgency, the ache for maternal recognition, and dining-table etiquette creates a whirl—almost a vertigo, in the best sense. A powerful, disorienting poem.
October 12th, 2025 08:07
The Hill
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful poem set with the contrast of childhood games and war as an adult game. Competition from youth to old age always having to be the one that wins. And in the end with rules neglected etiquette denied just to win one is not noticed and forgotten having given their all and all for nothing a few yards in a game a score not to be remembered. A life wasted. Loved the use of table manners and etiquette as a precursor to etiquette of war ignored. Very nicely written and a fave
October 12th, 2025 06:28
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful poem set with the contrast of childhood games and war as an adult game. Competition from youth to old age always having to be the one that wins. And in the end with rules neglected etiquette denied just to win one is not noticed and forgotten having given their all and all for nothing a few yards in a game a score not to be remembered. A life wasted. Loved the use of table manners and etiquette as a precursor to etiquette of war ignored. Very nicely written and a fave
October 12th, 2025 06:28
The Planets
Doggerel Dave said:
Wot happened next?......or weren\'t the planets ever correctly aligned again?
October 11th, 2025 09:12
Doggerel Dave said:
Wot happened next?......or weren\'t the planets ever correctly aligned again?
October 11th, 2025 09:12
The Planets
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, you’ve written cosmic comedy at its best...sex, astrology, and existential exhaustion all in one orbit. I don’t know if it’s the planets or you spinning faster, but I’m here for it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 11th, 2025 08:31
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, you’ve written cosmic comedy at its best...sex, astrology, and existential exhaustion all in one orbit. I don’t know if it’s the planets or you spinning faster, but I’m here for it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 11th, 2025 08:31
The Planets
Poetic Licence said:
Although this is written in a entertaining way, it appears to touch on the belief for some the process of sex is a duty and should not be a pleasure, it is expected to continue the faith. I like the touch of them being named after the position they were conceived, enjoyed the read
October 11th, 2025 08:01
Poetic Licence said:
Although this is written in a entertaining way, it appears to touch on the belief for some the process of sex is a duty and should not be a pleasure, it is expected to continue the faith. I like the touch of them being named after the position they were conceived, enjoyed the read
October 11th, 2025 08:01
The Planets
sorenbarrett said:
This reminds me of the movie The Big Lebowski. Rituals for pregnancy and the Catholic and rigid religious idea that sex is for procreation anything more is sin. A fun read my friend
October 11th, 2025 06:13
sorenbarrett said:
This reminds me of the movie The Big Lebowski. Rituals for pregnancy and the Catholic and rigid religious idea that sex is for procreation anything more is sin. A fun read my friend
October 11th, 2025 06:13
Dark Thoughts
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this unfolds like a moral autopsy—each stanza a heartbeat fading into silence. Brutal in truth, poetic in precision. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 6th, 2025 11:09
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this unfolds like a moral autopsy—each stanza a heartbeat fading into silence. Brutal in truth, poetic in precision. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 6th, 2025 11:09
Dark Thoughts
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem explores themes of violence, morality, and the complexities of human psychology. It delves into dark fantasies, the impact of war on the psyche, and the consequences of actions driven by inner turmoil and desperation.
October 6th, 2025 07:43
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem explores themes of violence, morality, and the complexities of human psychology. It delves into dark fantasies, the impact of war on the psyche, and the consequences of actions driven by inner turmoil and desperation.
October 6th, 2025 07:43
Dark Thoughts
sorenbarrett said:
Divergent paths bit by bit converge in this wonderful write of puzzle making. Loved the short lines that like small pieces fit in the end. Well done and a fave
October 6th, 2025 04:44
sorenbarrett said:
Divergent paths bit by bit converge in this wonderful write of puzzle making. Loved the short lines that like small pieces fit in the end. Well done and a fave
October 6th, 2025 04:44
Marie
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem \"My Marie\" explores themes of love, regret, and the complexities of relationships. It reflects on the struggle of trying to maintain a connection with someone while grappling with the realization that change and fulfillment may be unattainable. The speaker expresses a sense of nostalgia and loss, indicating that despite the passion and desire, the relationship ultimately leads to pain and a sense of defeat.
October 5th, 2025 13:54
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem \"My Marie\" explores themes of love, regret, and the complexities of relationships. It reflects on the struggle of trying to maintain a connection with someone while grappling with the realization that change and fulfillment may be unattainable. The speaker expresses a sense of nostalgia and loss, indicating that despite the passion and desire, the relationship ultimately leads to pain and a sense of defeat.
October 5th, 2025 13:54
The Fridge
DeadRose said:
This is like the slow start of a satirical horror novel. I wonder what demands were made on the ransom note.
October 4th, 2025 13:14
DeadRose said:
This is like the slow start of a satirical horror novel. I wonder what demands were made on the ransom note.
October 4th, 2025 13:14
Marie
Doggerel Dave said:
Head and shoulders above many portraits of tortured relationships. I don\'t go for the theme generally, but this is well worth making an exception.
PS: I\'m old school; \'shaven nest\' ? - quelle horreur!
October 4th, 2025 09:56
Doggerel Dave said:
Head and shoulders above many portraits of tortured relationships. I don\'t go for the theme generally, but this is well worth making an exception.
PS: I\'m old school; \'shaven nest\' ? - quelle horreur!
October 4th, 2025 09:56
Marie
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is powerful. The refrain of “no one won,” the flashes of lust and anger, the ache of memory...you’ve given us a visceral, unflinching piece. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 4th, 2025 08:48
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is powerful. The refrain of “no one won,” the flashes of lust and anger, the ache of memory...you’ve given us a visceral, unflinching piece. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 4th, 2025 08:48
Marie
Poetic Licence said:
A reflection on the remnants of a relationship that slowly faded away, all that is left is memories. A heartfelt write
October 4th, 2025 08:26
Poetic Licence said:
A reflection on the remnants of a relationship that slowly faded away, all that is left is memories. A heartfelt write
October 4th, 2025 08:26
Marie
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of a relationship built on passion like a house built on sand has no foundation and soon will be washed away. A poem that seems more a song to be sung and drift away on the wind. Lovely
October 4th, 2025 06:16
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of a relationship built on passion like a house built on sand has no foundation and soon will be washed away. A poem that seems more a song to be sung and drift away on the wind. Lovely
October 4th, 2025 06:16
The Fridge
Doggerel Dave said:
Proof positive that the usurpation of power can always be a real possibility if one only has the time and tenacity.....
October 3rd, 2025 17:17
Doggerel Dave said:
Proof positive that the usurpation of power can always be a real possibility if one only has the time and tenacity.....
October 3rd, 2025 17:17
The Fridge
sorenbarrett said:
Paul this is on the outside fringe of what I had always considered poetry but you have opened my mind. In my prior definition I had always said that a poem is something that moves me emotionally and this did, it made me laugh and what better emotion is there than that. It brightened my day, what more can I ask for. For that a definite fave and thank you for broadening my horizons.
October 3rd, 2025 08:33
sorenbarrett said:
Paul this is on the outside fringe of what I had always considered poetry but you have opened my mind. In my prior definition I had always said that a poem is something that moves me emotionally and this did, it made me laugh and what better emotion is there than that. It brightened my day, what more can I ask for. For that a definite fave and thank you for broadening my horizons.
October 3rd, 2025 08:33
The Answer Machine
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is hilarious…the chaos of messages stacks up until it’s absurd and brilliant. 🌹🖤🙏
September 29th, 2025 15:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is hilarious…the chaos of messages stacks up until it’s absurd and brilliant. 🌹🖤🙏
September 29th, 2025 15:13
The Answer Machine
Doggerel Dave said:
Not all the messages on my phone are like that.........
Now back in the day carrier pigeons took some of the urgency and immediacy from the more compromising ones....
September 29th, 2025 07:50
Doggerel Dave said:
Not all the messages on my phone are like that.........
Now back in the day carrier pigeons took some of the urgency and immediacy from the more compromising ones....
September 29th, 2025 07:50
The Answer Machine
sorenbarrett said:
So unique yet so familiar it strikes both chords at once. The social demands that now we have no privacy from. A lovely write and a fave
September 29th, 2025 06:45
sorenbarrett said:
So unique yet so familiar it strikes both chords at once. The social demands that now we have no privacy from. A lovely write and a fave
September 29th, 2025 06:45
Honeytrap
Doggerel Dave said:
Not a Mickey Finn, was it Gaffer (I mean Gov\'nor)?
Smooth ride to bump of an ending. Good Stuff.
September 28th, 2025 17:48
Doggerel Dave said:
Not a Mickey Finn, was it Gaffer (I mean Gov\'nor)?
Smooth ride to bump of an ending. Good Stuff.
September 28th, 2025 17:48
Honeytrap
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is sharp and cinematicflirtation, tension, the reveal of Mojenta. Noir shadows and poetic heat woven together. Gripping work, Paul. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 28th, 2025 16:38
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is sharp and cinematicflirtation, tension, the reveal of Mojenta. Noir shadows and poetic heat woven together. Gripping work, Paul. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 28th, 2025 16:38
Honeytrap
sorenbarrett said:
Intriguing and entrancing it spins its tale sensuously and erotically until the answer is found. Lovely Paul
September 28th, 2025 09:39
sorenbarrett said:
Intriguing and entrancing it spins its tale sensuously and erotically until the answer is found. Lovely Paul
September 28th, 2025 09:39
The Vultures Dance
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is war in its most savage truth. The vultures circling, the screams swallowed, bullets stroked like lovers…you drag the reader into brutality without mercy. Unflinching, visceral, unforgettable. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛ Well done!
September 26th, 2025 09:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is war in its most savage truth. The vultures circling, the screams swallowed, bullets stroked like lovers…you drag the reader into brutality without mercy. Unflinching, visceral, unforgettable. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛ Well done!
September 26th, 2025 09:13
The Vultures Dance
sorenbarrett said:
The horrors of war, a savage act by a savage race. Nicely depicted in all its graphic detail. The revulsion of it should turn people to peace but it never has. Well written
September 26th, 2025 08:12
sorenbarrett said:
The horrors of war, a savage act by a savage race. Nicely depicted in all its graphic detail. The revulsion of it should turn people to peace but it never has. Well written
September 26th, 2025 08:12
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