Imprisoned
Joseph M Marion said:

Beautifully written but have faith

January 11th, 2026 16:09

Gestation
The Gladden Scribbles said:

What draws me in here is how seamlessly you braid ritual, myth, and language into one motion—almost as if belief itself is being choreographed. Nature isn’t passive in this poem; it performs. It turns pages, conducts metaphors, wields batons and wands.

That opening movement already tells me we’re entering a sacred logic where symbol governs survival.
To me, I think the reference to Nemi and the dying god is handled with a quiet authority. Violence, sacrifice, and renewal are not explained away; they’re accepted as the engine of continuity. I find the image of blood guaranteeing crops especially arresting—it’s unsettling, yet it clarifies how deeply survival and worship are entangled.

Nothing here feels ornamental in the slightest; every mythic act carries consequence.
And that final couplet lands beautifully. “Religion born, poetry begun” feels less like a conclusion and more like a revelation—that verse itself may have emerged from the same need that built temples and demanded sacrifice. This reads like a meditation on origins, written with restraint and gravity, and it lingers well after the last line. Great work and keep on sharing your beautiful work. ~ The Gladden.

January 11th, 2026 10:00

Gestation
Tristan Robert Lange said:

I’m struck by how you braid ritual, violence, and renewal without flinching. The idea that belief is born in blood and story feels unsettling and honest. This resonated deeply, dearest Soren. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

January 11th, 2026 09:26

Gestation
Dominic Windram said:

I\'m a big fan of world mythologies so I really appreciate this poem. The imagery is wonderful blending religion, myth, music and poetry...great stuff!

January 11th, 2026 05:38

Perfection
Aman 12 said:

unwritten masterpiece that lives inside us is always larger than the page.

January 11th, 2026 04:23

Love your enemies
Todd Thorpe said:

A shepherd of man. Beautiful.

January 10th, 2026 19:22

Cold truth
Joseph M Marion said:

That\'s a very morbid truth to the life. To live means one must I a truth to everything that lives very well written

January 10th, 2026 13:07

Tiller of heart\'s soil
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Wow! That image of a savior in farmer’s pants, crucified on his hoe, is striking. It grounds holiness in labor and dirt, making the suffering feel immediate and human. Powerful choice, my dear friend. A fave. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

January 10th, 2026 10:48

Tiller of heart\'s soil
cellinic said:

Deep and rather emotional! A great write!

January 10th, 2026 08:38

Tiller of heart\'s soil
Dominic Windram said:

Great write Soren! I love the way you use profound metaphorical language to make your points.

January 10th, 2026 04:10

Perfection
NafisaSB said:

true - sometimes in my dreams i write some good ones [lol] but on waking up churn the same [maybe] mediocre stuff...

January 9th, 2026 23:51

Big mouth
NinjaGirl said:

History is quite violent, isn\'t it? The old, rusty tears of the past are replaced with more \"efficient\" options. Let us hope for a world where more people use their mouths and not the big mouth you describe! Well done!

January 9th, 2026 16:53

Big mouth
Paul Bell said:

This feels like Trumps second term in office.
Not having enough time in his first term to rule the world, he\'s now up and running, and the world is his oyster.
Hope Greenland have big snowballs to throw.



January 9th, 2026 11:53

Big mouth
arqios said:

An angry personality eventually consumes and destroys its possessor 🕊️🙏🏻

January 9th, 2026 08:43

Big mouth
orchidee said:

Good write SB.

January 9th, 2026 03:26