Comments received on poems by Paul Bell
The Grey Lady
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this really moved me. The haunting atmosphere, the recurring refrain, and the image of walking through the night create a piece that feels both mysterious and reflective. It lingered with me long after the final line. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 30th, 2026 14:55
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this really moved me. The haunting atmosphere, the recurring refrain, and the image of walking through the night create a piece that feels both mysterious and reflective. It lingered with me long after the final line. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 30th, 2026 14:55
The Grey Lady
Doggerel Dave said:
Totally out of my depth, Paul - which doesn\'t mean I\'m passing judgement on it, just providing a click !
June 30th, 2026 04:57
Doggerel Dave said:
Totally out of my depth, Paul - which doesn\'t mean I\'m passing judgement on it, just providing a click !
June 30th, 2026 04:57
The Grey Lady
sorenbarrett said:
Paul I like the hook to this poem in the night all cats are gray. The metaphoric meaning of this is immense. Nicely done
June 30th, 2026 04:12
sorenbarrett said:
Paul I like the hook to this poem in the night all cats are gray. The metaphoric meaning of this is immense. Nicely done
June 30th, 2026 04:12
Countdown Time
Thomas W Case said:
Domestic warfare with cornflakes and bruised egos, both of them swinging words like chipped mugs in a kitchen that’s seen too much morning.
Under the bite there’s a crooked kind of love, still standing there making coffee while the madness rattles the cupboards.
June 28th, 2026 08:21
Thomas W Case said:
Domestic warfare with cornflakes and bruised egos, both of them swinging words like chipped mugs in a kitchen that’s seen too much morning.
Under the bite there’s a crooked kind of love, still standing there making coffee while the madness rattles the cupboards.
June 28th, 2026 08:21
Countdown Time
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, what I enjoyed most here is the pacing. The dialogue moves so naturally, and each new revelation somehow manages to top the one before it. By the time the swingers party enters the conversation, the whole thing has become gloriously unhinged. I was laughing all the way through this one, my friend. Great job! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 23rd, 2026 22:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, what I enjoyed most here is the pacing. The dialogue moves so naturally, and each new revelation somehow manages to top the one before it. By the time the swingers party enters the conversation, the whole thing has become gloriously unhinged. I was laughing all the way through this one, my friend. Great job! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 23rd, 2026 22:36
Countdown Time
Teddy.15 said:
lol I think you\'re nuts to be honest dear Paul, somehow I do love the comedy 🌹💐💐💐💐
June 23rd, 2026 07:43
Teddy.15 said:
lol I think you\'re nuts to be honest dear Paul, somehow I do love the comedy 🌹💐💐💐💐
June 23rd, 2026 07:43
Countdown Time
sorenbarrett said:
A twisted tale of humor knotted tight one tangle upon another of a nutty couple that are somehow endearing. Well done Paul this one is a fave
June 23rd, 2026 06:44
sorenbarrett said:
A twisted tale of humor knotted tight one tangle upon another of a nutty couple that are somehow endearing. Well done Paul this one is a fave
June 23rd, 2026 06:44
The Song
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, I\'ve known what it\'s like to have certain thoughts or memories replay themselves endlessly, refusing to stay quiet. Reading this brought that feeling back to me immediately. A haunting piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 20th, 2026 09:33
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, I\'ve known what it\'s like to have certain thoughts or memories replay themselves endlessly, refusing to stay quiet. Reading this brought that feeling back to me immediately. A haunting piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 20th, 2026 09:33
The Song
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem explores themes of mental turmoil, the struggle with self-control, and the concept of fate. It presents a narrative of a person facing a dire emotional and psychological crisis, grappling with thoughts of violence and self-destruction.
June 20th, 2026 09:27
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem explores themes of mental turmoil, the struggle with self-control, and the concept of fate. It presents a narrative of a person facing a dire emotional and psychological crisis, grappling with thoughts of violence and self-destruction.
June 20th, 2026 09:27
The Song
sorenbarrett said:
I love the effect of the repeating lines in this style that seems to have grown quite popular lately. It leaves a somber and heavy feeling. Nicely done Paul
June 20th, 2026 05:43
sorenbarrett said:
I love the effect of the repeating lines in this style that seems to have grown quite popular lately. It leaves a somber and heavy feeling. Nicely done Paul
June 20th, 2026 05:43
Death Tunes
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this speaks to me. I\'ve found that grief rarely moves in a straight line. One moment you\'re remembering with a smile, and the next you\'re looking back hoping for one more sign, one more conversation, one more moment. Thank you for sharing this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 18th, 2026 20:55
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this speaks to me. I\'ve found that grief rarely moves in a straight line. One moment you\'re remembering with a smile, and the next you\'re looking back hoping for one more sign, one more conversation, one more moment. Thank you for sharing this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 18th, 2026 20:55
Death Tunes
sorenbarrett said:
The crying in the night seems the grief of loss with the darkness symbolizing absence. Well written Paul it calls out to the living. Well done
June 18th, 2026 08:05
sorenbarrett said:
The crying in the night seems the grief of loss with the darkness symbolizing absence. Well written Paul it calls out to the living. Well done
June 18th, 2026 08:05
Death Tunes
Friendship said:
Your poem explores themes of grief, loss, and the process of mourning. It highlights the emotional turmoil that accompanies the death of a loved one and the quiet reflection that often occurs during nighttime, a time associated with solitude and introspection.
June 18th, 2026 07:56
Friendship said:
Your poem explores themes of grief, loss, and the process of mourning. It highlights the emotional turmoil that accompanies the death of a loved one and the quiet reflection that often occurs during nighttime, a time associated with solitude and introspection.
June 18th, 2026 07:56
True Power
spilleronsheet said:
Well said dear poet. Pen is mightier than sword.
June 15th, 2026 16:23
spilleronsheet said:
Well said dear poet. Pen is mightier than sword.
June 15th, 2026 16:23
Nowhere Man
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is one heck of a poem. The rhythm carries it forward beautifully, and the portrait of the nowhere man remains intriguingly out of focus throughout. The more you learn about him, the less certain he seems to become...which feels exactly right for a character like this. Excellent write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 14th, 2026 07:34
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is one heck of a poem. The rhythm carries it forward beautifully, and the portrait of the nowhere man remains intriguingly out of focus throughout. The more you learn about him, the less certain he seems to become...which feels exactly right for a character like this. Excellent write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 14th, 2026 07:34
Nowhere Man
sorenbarrett said:
Paul the title reminded me of the Beatles song with the same title. Nicely written is speaks of what appears to be a person but with rereading may be metaphoric for something other than human. He may be nothing more than an archetype that exists in us all. Well done my friend
June 13th, 2026 07:33
sorenbarrett said:
Paul the title reminded me of the Beatles song with the same title. Nicely written is speaks of what appears to be a person but with rereading may be metaphoric for something other than human. He may be nothing more than an archetype that exists in us all. Well done my friend
June 13th, 2026 07:33
Mr McIntosh
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, what a fun read! 😄 Every time I thought I knew where this was headed, you sent the story off in a different direction. I will admit one disappointment, however...I spent the entire piece hoping Mr. McIntosh would meet Granny Smith. Alas, some stories end in tragedy. 🤣 🍎🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 11th, 2026 08:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, what a fun read! 😄 Every time I thought I knew where this was headed, you sent the story off in a different direction. I will admit one disappointment, however...I spent the entire piece hoping Mr. McIntosh would meet Granny Smith. Alas, some stories end in tragedy. 🤣 🍎🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 11th, 2026 08:46
Mr McIntosh
sorenbarrett said:
An engaging story where the interest is in the interaction and play back and forth between the characters. Well written
June 11th, 2026 06:34
sorenbarrett said:
An engaging story where the interest is in the interaction and play back and forth between the characters. Well written
June 11th, 2026 06:34
The Child Has Gone
peto said:
You tell a story like no other on here paul
This one is captivating
My fav line rather worryingly is
\"Including the cranks \"
Magic
June 9th, 2026 09:12
peto said:
You tell a story like no other on here paul
This one is captivating
My fav line rather worryingly is
\"Including the cranks \"
Magic
June 9th, 2026 09:12
The Child Has Gone
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful poem with a powerful message that can be taken multiple ways depending on you point of view. One parents should watch more closely, two the world is a dangerous place children need close supervision, three the child in playing a joke had it backfire and justice was served. I prefer to see it as a most unfortunate set of circumstances that should be shared with other children to avoid future problems. Well done
June 9th, 2026 08:58
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful poem with a powerful message that can be taken multiple ways depending on you point of view. One parents should watch more closely, two the world is a dangerous place children need close supervision, three the child in playing a joke had it backfire and justice was served. I prefer to see it as a most unfortunate set of circumstances that should be shared with other children to avoid future problems. Well done
June 9th, 2026 08:58
True Power
NafisaSB said:
absolutely - for the pen is always mightier than the sword...
June 9th, 2026 00:06
NafisaSB said:
absolutely - for the pen is always mightier than the sword...
June 9th, 2026 00:06
True Power
David Wakeling said:
The pen is mighter than the sword. A clever piece here.
June 7th, 2026 18:32
David Wakeling said:
The pen is mighter than the sword. A clever piece here.
June 7th, 2026 18:32
True Power
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this hit me hard. Four lines, yet it carries the force of something much larger. The contrast between physical power and the power of ideas lands immediately and leaves an impression. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 7th, 2026 09:06
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this hit me hard. Four lines, yet it carries the force of something much larger. The contrast between physical power and the power of ideas lands immediately and leaves an impression. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 7th, 2026 09:06
True Power
Teddy.15 said:
Oh my goodness talking lawyers here, yes so true. BUT MAYBE YOU GET A BETTER deal IN life IN THE END. 💜
June 7th, 2026 06:11
Teddy.15 said:
Oh my goodness talking lawyers here, yes so true. BUT MAYBE YOU GET A BETTER deal IN life IN THE END. 💜
June 7th, 2026 06:11
True Power
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed in large print and so true the gun may only wound but the pen will bleed you dry as any banker or attorney will tell you. Nicely written and a fave. At least it is not in fine print
June 7th, 2026 05:51
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed in large print and so true the gun may only wound but the pen will bleed you dry as any banker or attorney will tell you. Nicely written and a fave. At least it is not in fine print
June 7th, 2026 05:51
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