Comments received on poems by Paul Bell
The Little Soldiers
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a weight here that stays with you. I love the ‘little soldiers’ as a recurring image—fragile, persistent, and full of meaning. The ending has that hard-earned sense of peace without feeling forced. Dark, honest, and quietly moving.
January 6th, 2026 08:04
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a weight here that stays with you. I love the ‘little soldiers’ as a recurring image—fragile, persistent, and full of meaning. The ending has that hard-earned sense of peace without feeling forced. Dark, honest, and quietly moving.
January 6th, 2026 08:04
The Little Soldiers
sorenbarrett said:
Whether a metaphor of sex or Maduro it works either way pressure only works so long. A good write Paul
January 6th, 2026 07:11
sorenbarrett said:
Whether a metaphor of sex or Maduro it works either way pressure only works so long. A good write Paul
January 6th, 2026 07:11
The Little Soldiers
Friendship said:
A powerful poem.Your poem explores themes of loss, regret, and the search for redemption through the metaphor of \"little soldiers.\" These soldiers represent the struggles and sacrifices made in relationships, highlighting the consequences of emotional disconnection, misunderstanding, and the longing for love and forgiveness.
January 6th, 2026 06:35
Friendship said:
A powerful poem.Your poem explores themes of loss, regret, and the search for redemption through the metaphor of \"little soldiers.\" These soldiers represent the struggles and sacrifices made in relationships, highlighting the consequences of emotional disconnection, misunderstanding, and the longing for love and forgiveness.
January 6th, 2026 06:35
The Bottle
Doggerel Dave said:
You\'ve got the bottle to tell it like it is...
January 5th, 2026 20:02
Doggerel Dave said:
You\'ve got the bottle to tell it like it is...
January 5th, 2026 20:02
The Bottle
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this piece thrives on escalation. What starts as mock therapy turns into a surreal power play, and the final turn lands with perfect deadpan menace. Funny, unsettling, and tightly controlled chaos. Thoroughly enjoyed this. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 5th, 2026 16:10
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Paul, this piece thrives on escalation. What starts as mock therapy turns into a surreal power play, and the final turn lands with perfect deadpan menace. Funny, unsettling, and tightly controlled chaos. Thoroughly enjoyed this. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 5th, 2026 16:10
The Bottle
sorenbarrett said:
Therapy at its best, bottled. Hope the cork is nice and tight. A fun read Paul
January 5th, 2026 06:12
sorenbarrett said:
Therapy at its best, bottled. Hope the cork is nice and tight. A fun read Paul
January 5th, 2026 06:12
Man At Peace
NafisaSB said:
a very sad and heartfelt poem - beautifully conveyed...
December 25th, 2025 02:07
NafisaSB said:
a very sad and heartfelt poem - beautifully conveyed...
December 25th, 2025 02:07
Hannah
Doggerel Dave said:
Get yourself together and write a novel and/or short stories then find a publisher, mate.
December 22nd, 2025 18:48
Doggerel Dave said:
Get yourself together and write a novel and/or short stories then find a publisher, mate.
December 22nd, 2025 18:48
Hannah
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this taps straight into that fragile space between hope and goodbye. The love between Hannah and her mum feels utterly real, and that’s what makes everything that follows so affecting. It stayed with me. Well done, Paul! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
December 22nd, 2025 15:29
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this taps straight into that fragile space between hope and goodbye. The love between Hannah and her mum feels utterly real, and that’s what makes everything that follows so affecting. It stayed with me. Well done, Paul! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
December 22nd, 2025 15:29
Hannah
sorenbarrett said:
A misture of sad, miracle and humor in this piece Paul a fun Christmas read that seems part Dicken Christmas Carrol. Well done
December 22nd, 2025 07:23
sorenbarrett said:
A misture of sad, miracle and humor in this piece Paul a fun Christmas read that seems part Dicken Christmas Carrol. Well done
December 22nd, 2025 07:23
Reunited
Thomas W Case said:
This is devastating in its simplicity.
The repetition makes the silence around the child feel unbearable.
December 21st, 2025 09:54
Thomas W Case said:
This is devastating in its simplicity.
The repetition makes the silence around the child feel unbearable.
December 21st, 2025 09:54
Teddy
Doggerel Dave said:
Teddy feels like an independent self willed being.....
December 18th, 2025 17:01
Doggerel Dave said:
Teddy feels like an independent self willed being.....
December 18th, 2025 17:01
Teddy
orchidee said:
Good write P. You seen that fat beardy bloke about? He was useless to you in one of your poems! lol.
December 18th, 2025 10:34
orchidee said:
Good write P. You seen that fat beardy bloke about? He was useless to you in one of your poems! lol.
December 18th, 2025 10:34
Teddy
sorenbarrett said:
Some things and some people don\'t seem to do as you please, or if they do it is not for long. I expect that this night visitor grew tired and fell asleep abandoning his post. Oh well such is life. Good write Paul
December 18th, 2025 09:39
sorenbarrett said:
Some things and some people don\'t seem to do as you please, or if they do it is not for long. I expect that this night visitor grew tired and fell asleep abandoning his post. Oh well such is life. Good write Paul
December 18th, 2025 09:39
Teddy
Friendship said:
Your poem captures a moment of reflection during a hospital visit, focusing on the presence of a teddy bear and the contrasting emotions it evokes.
December 18th, 2025 08:54
Friendship said:
Your poem captures a moment of reflection during a hospital visit, focusing on the presence of a teddy bear and the contrasting emotions it evokes.
December 18th, 2025 08:54
The Twelve days Of Christmas
NafisaSB said:
a fun read - glad it was just a dream.
Merry X\'mas to you and yours, and the whole \'My poetic side\' team and poets...stay safe, happy and blessed
December 18th, 2025 00:56
NafisaSB said:
a fun read - glad it was just a dream.
Merry X\'mas to you and yours, and the whole \'My poetic side\' team and poets...stay safe, happy and blessed
December 18th, 2025 00:56
Man At Peace
Goldfinch60 said:
Very emotive words Paul, a man at peace with the world.
Andy
December 17th, 2025 02:46
Goldfinch60 said:
Very emotive words Paul, a man at peace with the world.
Andy
December 17th, 2025 02:46
Man At Peace
Friendship said:
The poem centers around a man reflecting on Christmas memories, particularly the joy brought by family and the celebration of life, juxtaposed with the grief of losing a loved one. It captures the bittersweet nature of remembrance and the solace found in embracing past experiences.
December 16th, 2025 08:51
Friendship said:
The poem centers around a man reflecting on Christmas memories, particularly the joy brought by family and the celebration of life, juxtaposed with the grief of losing a loved one. It captures the bittersweet nature of remembrance and the solace found in embracing past experiences.
December 16th, 2025 08:51
Man At Peace
sorenbarrett said:
A special time in more ways than one. A time of peace. It leaves mixed feelings of peace and sorrow. Well done Paul
December 16th, 2025 05:31
sorenbarrett said:
A special time in more ways than one. A time of peace. It leaves mixed feelings of peace and sorrow. Well done Paul
December 16th, 2025 05:31
The Twelve days Of Christmas
Doggerel Dave said:
Methought there woz only one day of Christmas and dang me, I thought I\'d managed to avoid it...
When you mentioned twelve, it is blindingly obvious that you would be in the deepest do do\'s.
December 14th, 2025 06:04
Doggerel Dave said:
Methought there woz only one day of Christmas and dang me, I thought I\'d managed to avoid it...
When you mentioned twelve, it is blindingly obvious that you would be in the deepest do do\'s.
December 14th, 2025 06:04
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