Comments received on poems by Paul Bell
Protocol
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this is comedy gold…deadpan and perfectly timed. The circular rhythm makes the absurdity feel like small talk turned existential. Well done and thanks for the much needed laugh. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
November 6th, 2025 09:48
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this is comedy gold…deadpan and perfectly timed. The circular rhythm makes the absurdity feel like small talk turned existential. Well done and thanks for the much needed laugh. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
November 6th, 2025 09:48
Protocol
Michael Edwards said:
Love the way this turns the corner and travels in reverse down a parallel path. An enjoyable read.
November 6th, 2025 05:24
Michael Edwards said:
Love the way this turns the corner and travels in reverse down a parallel path. An enjoyable read.
November 6th, 2025 05:24
Protocol
sorenbarrett said:
There is something too real about this to be poetry but at the same time too poetic to be real. I worry more when someone stops that they want my wallet. A good read and a fave
November 6th, 2025 04:41
sorenbarrett said:
There is something too real about this to be poetry but at the same time too poetic to be real. I worry more when someone stops that they want my wallet. A good read and a fave
November 6th, 2025 04:41
Comfort and Joy
Goldfinch60 said:
Good fun words Paul, did you ever find him?
Andy
November 5th, 2025 02:20
Goldfinch60 said:
Good fun words Paul, did you ever find him?
Andy
November 5th, 2025 02:20
Comfort and Joy
arqios said:
This one really leans into dark comedy, Paul. I found myself laughing and wincing at the same time. The way you mix grief, chaos, and absurdity makes the father’s presence feel larger than life, even in death. That final twist with the rocket is such a wild, unforgettable image, an irreverent but strangely fitting. Thanks for sharing such a bold, mischievous piece. 🕊️🙏
November 4th, 2025 21:15
arqios said:
This one really leans into dark comedy, Paul. I found myself laughing and wincing at the same time. The way you mix grief, chaos, and absurdity makes the father’s presence feel larger than life, even in death. That final twist with the rocket is such a wild, unforgettable image, an irreverent but strangely fitting. Thanks for sharing such a bold, mischievous piece. 🕊️🙏
November 4th, 2025 21:15
Comfort and Joy
Tristan Robert Lange said:
The whole thing is a beautiful wreck...dark wit, loss, and release stitched together with a pyromaniac grin. “His comfort and joy” lands like a final cruel gift. Brilliant, Paul. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
November 4th, 2025 15:34
Tristan Robert Lange said:
The whole thing is a beautiful wreck...dark wit, loss, and release stitched together with a pyromaniac grin. “His comfort and joy” lands like a final cruel gift. Brilliant, Paul. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
November 4th, 2025 15:34
Comfort and Joy
sorenbarrett said:
Well Paul you succeeded you made me laugh and not just a little so that gets a fave for sure. It cleansed the system this morning and I thank you for that.
November 4th, 2025 05:56
sorenbarrett said:
Well Paul you succeeded you made me laugh and not just a little so that gets a fave for sure. It cleansed the system this morning and I thank you for that.
November 4th, 2025 05:56
The Inquiry
peto said:
Fascinating unique writing style
Do i approve
SIR YES SIR
October 31st, 2025 08:38
peto said:
Fascinating unique writing style
Do i approve
SIR YES SIR
October 31st, 2025 08:38
The Inquiry
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is master-class storytelling. Pacing, voice, and irony all in perfect lockstep. The Sergeant’s world is madness wrapped in reason...and that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 31st, 2025 08:03
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this is master-class storytelling. Pacing, voice, and irony all in perfect lockstep. The Sergeant’s world is madness wrapped in reason...and that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 31st, 2025 08:03
The Inquiry
arqios said:
You know, I’ve come to the conclusion that the Sergeant isn’t actually in the army at all: the army is in his book. Orders, timetables, even duels… they all just bend around whatever chapter he’s on. The poor Colonel thought he was in charge, but really, he was just another chess piece waiting to get knocked over when the eyes started rolling. And honestly, I don’t even want him to finish that anger management book, because the day he does, the war’s over, one way or another.
October 30th, 2025 18:52
arqios said:
You know, I’ve come to the conclusion that the Sergeant isn’t actually in the army at all: the army is in his book. Orders, timetables, even duels… they all just bend around whatever chapter he’s on. The poor Colonel thought he was in charge, but really, he was just another chess piece waiting to get knocked over when the eyes started rolling. And honestly, I don’t even want him to finish that anger management book, because the day he does, the war’s over, one way or another.
October 30th, 2025 18:52
The Inquiry
sorenbarrett said:
Quite the story Paul it had me enthralled to the end I had to know the name of the book and the outcome that was drawn out with every no sir. Fun read
October 30th, 2025 09:51
sorenbarrett said:
Quite the story Paul it had me enthralled to the end I had to know the name of the book and the outcome that was drawn out with every no sir. Fun read
October 30th, 2025 09:51
Living Souls
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this reads like a short film...tight dialogue, eerie rhythm, and a flawless twist. The echo at the end lands like fate knocking again. Masterful storytelling, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 28th, 2025 18:29
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this reads like a short film...tight dialogue, eerie rhythm, and a flawless twist. The echo at the end lands like fate knocking again. Masterful storytelling, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 28th, 2025 18:29
Living Souls
Doggerel Dave said:
Be glad when this season is over - too bloody weird..
Did however read it to the end with interest, but with puffer fully loaded never felt the necessity to whisper/call/pray \'Take my soul\' - mainly because I haven\'t got one.........
October 28th, 2025 16:21
Doggerel Dave said:
Be glad when this season is over - too bloody weird..
Did however read it to the end with interest, but with puffer fully loaded never felt the necessity to whisper/call/pray \'Take my soul\' - mainly because I haven\'t got one.........
October 28th, 2025 16:21
Living Souls
sorenbarrett said:
A story worthy of the time of year and nicely told with an eerie feel. Well done
October 28th, 2025 10:27
sorenbarrett said:
A story worthy of the time of year and nicely told with an eerie feel. Well done
October 28th, 2025 10:27
The Mural
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this one’s a riot with a pulse. The humor bites, the sadness lingers, and by the time Mrs. Jones passes by in the hearse, you’ve somehow made chaos feel tender. Darkly brilliant work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 27th, 2025 08:51
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this one’s a riot with a pulse. The humor bites, the sadness lingers, and by the time Mrs. Jones passes by in the hearse, you’ve somehow made chaos feel tender. Darkly brilliant work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 27th, 2025 08:51
The Mural
peto said:
Found this hilarious at times
And I\'m happy with that
No chance of analysing til paralyzing
Liked that you walked through a graveyard though
Been walking around them last couple of days
Cheers
October 26th, 2025 18:17
peto said:
Found this hilarious at times
And I\'m happy with that
No chance of analysing til paralyzing
Liked that you walked through a graveyard though
Been walking around them last couple of days
Cheers
October 26th, 2025 18:17
The Mural
Friendship said:
Your poem, The Mural,\" captures the intricacies of human emotion through a blend of humor, tragedy, and artistic expression, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and connection.
October 26th, 2025 07:42
Friendship said:
Your poem, The Mural,\" captures the intricacies of human emotion through a blend of humor, tragedy, and artistic expression, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and connection.
October 26th, 2025 07:42
The Mural
sorenbarrett said:
Understandings and misunderstandings, anger displayed and reserved, a collage of feelings and actions amounting to a painting half erased in this poem of karma where punishment and retribution are part of life. Nicely done
October 26th, 2025 05:23
sorenbarrett said:
Understandings and misunderstandings, anger displayed and reserved, a collage of feelings and actions amounting to a painting half erased in this poem of karma where punishment and retribution are part of life. Nicely done
October 26th, 2025 05:23
The Thing
Friendship said:
Well said, Paul. Your poem serves to explore the power of storytelling and the thin line between reality and legend, as well as the inherent fears that accompany tales of the unknown. It illustrates how stories can evoke real emotions and consequences, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
October 24th, 2025 13:54
Friendship said:
Well said, Paul. Your poem serves to explore the power of storytelling and the thin line between reality and legend, as well as the inherent fears that accompany tales of the unknown. It illustrates how stories can evoke real emotions and consequences, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
October 24th, 2025 13:54
The Thing
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this hit perfectly…the quiet build, the flicker, the way the story eats its own storyteller. Feels like campfire myth turned nightmare. Loved it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 24th, 2025 08:10
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this hit perfectly…the quiet build, the flicker, the way the story eats its own storyteller. Feels like campfire myth turned nightmare. Loved it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 24th, 2025 08:10
The Thing
orchidee said:
Good write Paraclete, erm, Paul. lol. Bit of French there from me - well, Greek really. I know about 3 words of Greek, I reckon, so I\'m fluent in it. lol.
October 24th, 2025 05:28
orchidee said:
Good write Paraclete, erm, Paul. lol. Bit of French there from me - well, Greek really. I know about 3 words of Greek, I reckon, so I\'m fluent in it. lol.
October 24th, 2025 05:28
The Thing
sorenbarrett said:
Tis the season for spooky stories. A nice one for Halloween Paul. Well done
October 24th, 2025 04:45
sorenbarrett said:
Tis the season for spooky stories. A nice one for Halloween Paul. Well done
October 24th, 2025 04:45
Diamonds
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is seduction as ceremony...diamonds not just as adornment, but as souls burning under pressure. You turn glamour into revelation, Paul. Stunning work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 22nd, 2025 20:31
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is seduction as ceremony...diamonds not just as adornment, but as souls burning under pressure. You turn glamour into revelation, Paul. Stunning work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 22nd, 2025 20:31
Diamonds
sorenbarrett said:
At first read I missed the point and wrote a whole message but then after it dawned on me. The relationship of the sparkle of diamonds in the wolf\'s eyes represents the desire as it looks upon its prey. I\'m just a little slow today. The relationship grows in magnitude as diamonds are often coveted as well so the relationship becomes even more complex. Nicely worded this poem speaks of lust and coveting. Well done
October 22nd, 2025 05:15
sorenbarrett said:
At first read I missed the point and wrote a whole message but then after it dawned on me. The relationship of the sparkle of diamonds in the wolf\'s eyes represents the desire as it looks upon its prey. I\'m just a little slow today. The relationship grows in magnitude as diamonds are often coveted as well so the relationship becomes even more complex. Nicely worded this poem speaks of lust and coveting. Well done
October 22nd, 2025 05:15
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