Comments received on poems by Paul Bell
The Restoration
Doggerel Dave said:
I\'ll tell you one more time: You are wasted here - settle down and write a novel or two.👍
January 28th, 2026 08:30
Doggerel Dave said:
I\'ll tell you one more time: You are wasted here - settle down and write a novel or two.👍
January 28th, 2026 08:30
The Restoration
sorenbarrett said:
A fun story Paul kept me going right up to the end. That\'s what I call conversion my friend
January 28th, 2026 06:54
sorenbarrett said:
A fun story Paul kept me going right up to the end. That\'s what I call conversion my friend
January 28th, 2026 06:54
Assisted Dying
NafisaSB said:
a hauntingly sad poem with a message for all...liked it
January 28th, 2026 00:44
NafisaSB said:
a hauntingly sad poem with a message for all...liked it
January 28th, 2026 00:44
Mummy Daddy
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is a sharp, uncomfortable exploration of desire colliding with identity and social panic. The humor draws us in, but what lingers is the fear of what gets revealed when control slips. It doesn’t resolve cleanly…and that unresolved edge is exactly what gives it weight. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 27th, 2026 08:52
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is a sharp, uncomfortable exploration of desire colliding with identity and social panic. The humor draws us in, but what lingers is the fear of what gets revealed when control slips. It doesn’t resolve cleanly…and that unresolved edge is exactly what gives it weight. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 27th, 2026 08:52
Mummy Daddy
Doggerel Dave said:
An adage of old, if I may be so bold: \'Honesty is the best policy\'.
January 26th, 2026 15:42
Doggerel Dave said:
An adage of old, if I may be so bold: \'Honesty is the best policy\'.
January 26th, 2026 15:42
Mummy Daddy
Friendship said:
Well said. Your poem deals with a conversation between two partners as one prepares to introduce the other to their mother, who is revealed to have a non-traditional identity. The humor and tension arise from the speaker\'s anxiety about societal norms, acceptance, and the fear of judgment from family and society regarding their relationship and identity. We are who we are. I have some beautiful Gay friends whom I love so much; their hearts are so pure.
January 26th, 2026 10:04
Friendship said:
Well said. Your poem deals with a conversation between two partners as one prepares to introduce the other to their mother, who is revealed to have a non-traditional identity. The humor and tension arise from the speaker\'s anxiety about societal norms, acceptance, and the fear of judgment from family and society regarding their relationship and identity. We are who we are. I have some beautiful Gay friends whom I love so much; their hearts are so pure.
January 26th, 2026 10:04
Mummy Daddy
sorenbarrett said:
Not only a fun read but a parody of life today and a satire of how it is treated. A lovely write that gives one something to think about.
January 26th, 2026 09:59
sorenbarrett said:
Not only a fun read but a parody of life today and a satire of how it is treated. A lovely write that gives one something to think about.
January 26th, 2026 09:59
The Bet
Thomas W Case said:
Sharp, punchy, and unflinching—this hits like a daily dose of envy.
The humor sneaks in beneath the bite, making it sting just right.
January 25th, 2026 07:38
Thomas W Case said:
Sharp, punchy, and unflinching—this hits like a daily dose of envy.
The humor sneaks in beneath the bite, making it sting just right.
January 25th, 2026 07:38
The Bet
Elaine P. said:
Paul,
Your poem made me smile. Thank you for sharing it.
Elaine
January 24th, 2026 20:24
Elaine P. said:
Paul,
Your poem made me smile. Thank you for sharing it.
Elaine
January 24th, 2026 20:24
The Bet
Tristan Robert Lange said:
That pivot from color prediction to “skinny jeans” is the masterstroke here, Paul. The poem trains us to expect pattern and certainty…and then swerves. The irritation feels earned, not forced. Nicely done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 24th, 2026 10:30
Tristan Robert Lange said:
That pivot from color prediction to “skinny jeans” is the masterstroke here, Paul. The poem trains us to expect pattern and certainty…and then swerves. The irritation feels earned, not forced. Nicely done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 24th, 2026 10:30
The Bet
Friendship said:
Well said. Paul. I genuinely enjoy this poem, and yes, females, we can indeed be unpredictable.
January 24th, 2026 08:26
Friendship said:
Well said. Paul. I genuinely enjoy this poem, and yes, females, we can indeed be unpredictable.
January 24th, 2026 08:26
The Bet
sorenbarrett said:
That kind of leaves one in the blues if you know what I mean. Another fun read that digs deep into our need for predictability in life and assigning of blame when it doesn\'t happen.
January 24th, 2026 06:14
sorenbarrett said:
That kind of leaves one in the blues if you know what I mean. Another fun read that digs deep into our need for predictability in life and assigning of blame when it doesn\'t happen.
January 24th, 2026 06:14
Spinning Top
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is brutally effective. The radio exchanges build dread without explanation, and when clarity finally arrives, it’s already too late. Controlled, unsettling, and painfully real. Strong work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 23rd, 2026 09:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is brutally effective. The radio exchanges build dread without explanation, and when clarity finally arrives, it’s already too late. Controlled, unsettling, and painfully real. Strong work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 23rd, 2026 09:46
Spinning Top
sorenbarrett said:
This one went south fast Paul. The message that I got was the by mistake friendlies were hit and the situation looked bad but the (possibly due to the mistake) those that were friendly became hostile and I half expected the response to be good now twenty seven confirmed enemy down a good day. This of course could be metaphorical as well as we twist the news of our failed escapades gone bad into success.
January 23rd, 2026 09:06
sorenbarrett said:
This one went south fast Paul. The message that I got was the by mistake friendlies were hit and the situation looked bad but the (possibly due to the mistake) those that were friendly became hostile and I half expected the response to be good now twenty seven confirmed enemy down a good day. This of course could be metaphorical as well as we twist the news of our failed escapades gone bad into success.
January 23rd, 2026 09:06
Assisted Dying
xTattooingPaperx said:
Almost metaphoric for the one who got away... I hope this isn\'t quite so literal.
January 23rd, 2026 06:57
xTattooingPaperx said:
Almost metaphoric for the one who got away... I hope this isn\'t quite so literal.
January 23rd, 2026 06:57
Spinning Top
Friendship said:
Well written. Paul, our world has changed. Your poem presents a dialogue between two operatives, Panther and Kestrel, who are in a high-stakes situation. The use of military communication language highlights the tension and urgency of their circumstances, as they navigate the chaos and uncertainty of a combat zone.
January 23rd, 2026 06:38
Friendship said:
Well written. Paul, our world has changed. Your poem presents a dialogue between two operatives, Panther and Kestrel, who are in a high-stakes situation. The use of military communication language highlights the tension and urgency of their circumstances, as they navigate the chaos and uncertainty of a combat zone.
January 23rd, 2026 06:38
The Device
Doggerel Dave said:
So it woz the Beach Boys doing a promotional tour for your device?
Good laugh, Paul..
January 21st, 2026 18:08
Doggerel Dave said:
So it woz the Beach Boys doing a promotional tour for your device?
Good laugh, Paul..
January 21st, 2026 18:08
The Device
Friendship said:
This made my day, Paul. I enjoy your sense of humor.👍🤣😂
January 21st, 2026 14:53
Friendship said:
This made my day, Paul. I enjoy your sense of humor.👍🤣😂
January 21st, 2026 14:53
The Device
sorenbarrett said:
Humor is good at any time and no time like the present. I think that this would go well on Amazon but you might consider a setting four for defense against rapists and ICE should they come banging on the door.
January 21st, 2026 12:06
sorenbarrett said:
Humor is good at any time and no time like the present. I think that this would go well on Amazon but you might consider a setting four for defense against rapists and ICE should they come banging on the door.
January 21st, 2026 12:06
Assisted Dying
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is a moving meditation on loss and continuity and it all feels like a way of keeping someone present without denying the ache. A beautiful and sorrowful piece. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 20th, 2026 15:22
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is a moving meditation on loss and continuity and it all feels like a way of keeping someone present without denying the ache. A beautiful and sorrowful piece. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 20th, 2026 15:22
Assisted Dying
orchidee said:
Doh! I thought I was assisted dying - me, that is! - when I had to sit through a 3 hour lecture on, ohh I dunno, what was it: \'The different shades of paint colours that one can watch drying\'. Or am I telling porkies? lol.
January 20th, 2026 09:53
orchidee said:
Doh! I thought I was assisted dying - me, that is! - when I had to sit through a 3 hour lecture on, ohh I dunno, what was it: \'The different shades of paint colours that one can watch drying\'. Or am I telling porkies? lol.
January 20th, 2026 09:53
Assisted Dying
Thomas W Case said:
Quietly devastating—this carries grief without spectacle, just truth and tenderness. That last turn hits hard, a goodbye that feels earned and human.
January 20th, 2026 08:56
Thomas W Case said:
Quietly devastating—this carries grief without spectacle, just truth and tenderness. That last turn hits hard, a goodbye that feels earned and human.
January 20th, 2026 08:56
Assisted Dying
Friendship said:
So sorry for your loss.A very heart-touching poem. Your poem reflects on the memories shared with a deceased friend, capturing the emotions of loss and the desire to reconnect in a different existence. The poet navigates feelings of grief, reflection, and the hope of reuniting under more favorable circumstances.
January 20th, 2026 07:49
Friendship said:
So sorry for your loss.A very heart-touching poem. Your poem reflects on the memories shared with a deceased friend, capturing the emotions of loss and the desire to reconnect in a different existence. The poet navigates feelings of grief, reflection, and the hope of reuniting under more favorable circumstances.
January 20th, 2026 07:49
Assisted Dying
sorenbarrett said:
A write about the right to die that should be responsibly assumed by each person, A lovely and poignant write
January 20th, 2026 07:23
sorenbarrett said:
A write about the right to die that should be responsibly assumed by each person, A lovely and poignant write
January 20th, 2026 07:23
Assisted Dying
Doggerel Dave said:
Has always got my vote. At age 19 I wrote a school essay on the subject, and while today my debate could possibly be better expressed, my views on Dying With Dignity, as it is more popularly known now have not changed one whit.
Your piece adds to the argument with more depth and does it admirably, Paul
January 20th, 2026 05:56
Doggerel Dave said:
Has always got my vote. At age 19 I wrote a school essay on the subject, and while today my debate could possibly be better expressed, my views on Dying With Dignity, as it is more popularly known now have not changed one whit.
Your piece adds to the argument with more depth and does it admirably, Paul
January 20th, 2026 05:56
Shattered Pieces
NafisaSB said:
heartbreak - so beautifully portrayed through a lovely poem...
January 19th, 2026 23:50
NafisaSB said:
heartbreak - so beautifully portrayed through a lovely poem...
January 19th, 2026 23:50
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