Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
Hardening
Lorenz said:
There are interwined initials carved into the bark that will never fade ...
April 26th, 2026 11:22
Lorenz said:
There are interwined initials carved into the bark that will never fade ...
April 26th, 2026 11:22
Hardening
Thomas W Case said:
Gnarled and compressed—you turn age and experience into something almost arboreal and tragic, like a living thing frozen mid-strain.
The grit is in that stillness: growth that continues outward, even as everything inside feels hardened and unreachable.
April 26th, 2026 09:58
Thomas W Case said:
Gnarled and compressed—you turn age and experience into something almost arboreal and tragic, like a living thing frozen mid-strain.
The grit is in that stillness: growth that continues outward, even as everything inside feels hardened and unreachable.
April 26th, 2026 09:58
Hardening
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, a quiet weight runs through this…time settling in, shaping everything without asking. The image of those cold roots and scarred growth makes it feel lived, not imagined. Powerful...really well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 26th, 2026 09:12
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, a quiet weight runs through this…time settling in, shaping everything without asking. The image of those cold roots and scarred growth makes it feel lived, not imagined. Powerful...really well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 26th, 2026 09:12
Is this the best you got?
GenXer Sharon 🙏🍀 said:
Totally unexpected! But at the same time there’s truth in this.
April 26th, 2026 08:14
GenXer Sharon 🙏🍀 said:
Totally unexpected! But at the same time there’s truth in this.
April 26th, 2026 08:14
Hardening
Katie B. said:
I know all too well that hope does grow dark. For me, I find I stumble upon transformation and renewal rather haphazardly. It is dark until it is light. Time, experiences wear on us. I have a very fragile ecosystem, and things sink into my pores without my knowing. I try to hold up the cell wall. It sounds as if life has rattled you. May you rise to a new sense of wonder.
April 26th, 2026 07:23
Katie B. said:
I know all too well that hope does grow dark. For me, I find I stumble upon transformation and renewal rather haphazardly. It is dark until it is light. Time, experiences wear on us. I have a very fragile ecosystem, and things sink into my pores without my knowing. I try to hold up the cell wall. It sounds as if life has rattled you. May you rise to a new sense of wonder.
April 26th, 2026 07:23
Hardening
arqios said:
The metaphor of witness and the passing of time bring so much meaning to this reading. 🕊️🙏
April 26th, 2026 06:17
arqios said:
The metaphor of witness and the passing of time bring so much meaning to this reading. 🕊️🙏
April 26th, 2026 06:17
Hardening
Friendship said:
A powerful poem.{ lost in one mind the feeling of being trapped} This poem revolves around the metaphor of a tree, which symbolizes the poet\'s emotional state. The imagery you painted, the dead bark, stunted growth, and cold roots, suggests a life that has become hardened and unable to reach its potential. Yet the poet explores themes of decay, stagnation, and the passage of time. You reflect on the emotional and physical toll of experiences that lead to a sense of deadness and hopelessness. I think the purpose of the poem may be to articulate the complexities of feeling trapped by past experiences and the difficulty of reaching for hope, encouraging readers to resonate with the emotions of loss and the struggle for growth.
April 26th, 2026 05:29
Friendship said:
A powerful poem.{ lost in one mind the feeling of being trapped} This poem revolves around the metaphor of a tree, which symbolizes the poet\'s emotional state. The imagery you painted, the dead bark, stunted growth, and cold roots, suggests a life that has become hardened and unable to reach its potential. Yet the poet explores themes of decay, stagnation, and the passage of time. You reflect on the emotional and physical toll of experiences that lead to a sense of deadness and hopelessness. I think the purpose of the poem may be to articulate the complexities of feeling trapped by past experiences and the difficulty of reaching for hope, encouraging readers to resonate with the emotions of loss and the struggle for growth.
April 26th, 2026 05:29
Hardening
David Wakeling said:
I guess we all suffer the inevitable tempering of life.But it is all part of the mystery.This made me think.Well done compadre
April 26th, 2026 03:55
David Wakeling said:
I guess we all suffer the inevitable tempering of life.But it is all part of the mystery.This made me think.Well done compadre
April 26th, 2026 03:55
Hardening
orchidee said:
Good write SB. I thought you meant Fido\'s bark. Nothing dead about that. he still barks if poets \'forget\' to mark poems 18+ where they should be. lol.
April 26th, 2026 02:22
orchidee said:
Good write SB. I thought you meant Fido\'s bark. Nothing dead about that. he still barks if poets \'forget\' to mark poems 18+ where they should be. lol.
April 26th, 2026 02:22
Hardening
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a very deep message portrayed and enjoyed
April 26th, 2026 02:05
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a very deep message portrayed and enjoyed
April 26th, 2026 02:05
Is this the best you got?
arqios said:
Herein is a succinct encapsulation of man. 🕊️🙏
April 25th, 2026 22:19
arqios said:
Herein is a succinct encapsulation of man. 🕊️🙏
April 25th, 2026 22:19
Is this the best you got?
Kevin Hulme said:
This comes out like a Machine Gun of painful facts about the Human Race.
Well Said.
April 25th, 2026 19:55
Kevin Hulme said:
This comes out like a Machine Gun of painful facts about the Human Race.
Well Said.
April 25th, 2026 19:55
The house
NafisaSB said:
Definitely a love for nature has inspired this piece. Enjoyed it👌💅
April 25th, 2026 10:26
NafisaSB said:
Definitely a love for nature has inspired this piece. Enjoyed it👌💅
April 25th, 2026 10:26
Is this the best you got?
Waiting for Silence said:
Ha ha. So true.
Only God can create.. lol
Nicely put
April 25th, 2026 09:55
Waiting for Silence said:
Ha ha. So true.
Only God can create.. lol
Nicely put
April 25th, 2026 09:55
Is this the best you got?
Lorenz said:
Here we are at the dawn of the religion of intelligences !
April 25th, 2026 09:53
Lorenz said:
Here we are at the dawn of the religion of intelligences !
April 25th, 2026 09:53
Is this the best you got?
orchidee said:
KP was only partly created. She changed herself with that botox and is now a species of old trout! lol.
April 25th, 2026 09:51
orchidee said:
KP was only partly created. She changed herself with that botox and is now a species of old trout! lol.
April 25th, 2026 09:51
Is this the best you got?
Doggerel Dave said:
\"Tis a bit of a mess, isn\'t it?
April 25th, 2026 08:12
Doggerel Dave said:
\"Tis a bit of a mess, isn\'t it?
April 25th, 2026 08:12
Is this the best you got?
Friendship said:
Wow, a strong poem.The feelings of anger and disillusionment. Words like \"fuck up,\" \"raping,\" and \"killing\" evoke a sense of brutality, while phrases like \"house of plastic shit\" critique consumerism and environmental neglect. The poet uses metaphor to compare humanity’s actions to rape and self-destruction, insinuating a deep moral failing. Your poem revolves around themes of environmental degradation, moral corruption, and the complex relationship between humanity and the divine. It raises questions about human intelligence and ethical behavior in contrast to the natural world. Well written, Soren, it juxtaposes the beauty of nature with the flaws of mankind, portraying humanity as both self-destructive and paradoxically proud. Sorry for the long feedback; I really got it to your painting.
April 25th, 2026 07:58
Friendship said:
Wow, a strong poem.The feelings of anger and disillusionment. Words like \"fuck up,\" \"raping,\" and \"killing\" evoke a sense of brutality, while phrases like \"house of plastic shit\" critique consumerism and environmental neglect. The poet uses metaphor to compare humanity’s actions to rape and self-destruction, insinuating a deep moral failing. Your poem revolves around themes of environmental degradation, moral corruption, and the complex relationship between humanity and the divine. It raises questions about human intelligence and ethical behavior in contrast to the natural world. Well written, Soren, it juxtaposes the beauty of nature with the flaws of mankind, portraying humanity as both self-destructive and paradoxically proud. Sorry for the long feedback; I really got it to your painting.
April 25th, 2026 07:58
Is this the best you got?
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, well damn…you came in swinging on this one...and I love it! There’s a raw, unfiltered edge here that doesn’t pull back at all, and it hits with that blunt force, that is well-deserved. Strong piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 25th, 2026 06:48
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, well damn…you came in swinging on this one...and I love it! There’s a raw, unfiltered edge here that doesn’t pull back at all, and it hits with that blunt force, that is well-deserved. Strong piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 25th, 2026 06:48
Is this the best you got?
Katie B. said:
Man doth make a mess of things. What would you postulate to be the root cause of wrongdoing?
April 25th, 2026 06:32
Katie B. said:
Man doth make a mess of things. What would you postulate to be the root cause of wrongdoing?
April 25th, 2026 06:32
Is this the best you got?
Demar Desu - 德马尔·德苏 said:
Wow you came out swinging with this one
April 25th, 2026 04:25
Demar Desu - 德马尔·德苏 said:
Wow you came out swinging with this one
April 25th, 2026 04:25
Thar she blows
RSM0812 said:
Mesmerizing, beautiful and unique. A good poem. Nicely done.
April 25th, 2026 04:10
RSM0812 said:
Mesmerizing, beautiful and unique. A good poem. Nicely done.
April 25th, 2026 04:10
Thar she blows
Goldfinch60 said:
Nature\'s wonder can bring us all types of situations soren and many we can enjoy.
Andy
April 25th, 2026 02:11
Goldfinch60 said:
Nature\'s wonder can bring us all types of situations soren and many we can enjoy.
Andy
April 25th, 2026 02:11
Thar she blows
Kevin Hulme said:
Enjoyable Poem about the different aspects of the Wind. Like a Warm Breeze myself.
April 24th, 2026 18:59
Kevin Hulme said:
Enjoyable Poem about the different aspects of the Wind. Like a Warm Breeze myself.
April 24th, 2026 18:59
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