Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
The snake pit
soheil khodaparasti said:
The poem’s strength lies in its ability to distill an entire worldview into two lines, portraying existence as a cycle of decay, suffering, and eventual release through death. There is, however, an intriguing irony in your mastery of such a poem: the very beauty of its language reveals life’s capacity to create meaning even amid suffering and impermanence. While this may not disprove the poem’s bleak outlook, it gently invites us to consider whether decay and suffering, though undeniable aspects of existence, can fully account for its richness, beauty, and capacity for meaning.
October 31st, 2026 16:18
soheil khodaparasti said:
The poem’s strength lies in its ability to distill an entire worldview into two lines, portraying existence as a cycle of decay, suffering, and eventual release through death. There is, however, an intriguing irony in your mastery of such a poem: the very beauty of its language reveals life’s capacity to create meaning even amid suffering and impermanence. While this may not disprove the poem’s bleak outlook, it gently invites us to consider whether decay and suffering, though undeniable aspects of existence, can fully account for its richness, beauty, and capacity for meaning.
October 31st, 2026 16:18
The snake pit
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, I understand getting tired of being told pain is good for us. I’d happily settle for learning less and enjoying a few more years. Happy Halloween, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 31st, 2026 15:39
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, I understand getting tired of being told pain is good for us. I’d happily settle for learning less and enjoying a few more years. Happy Halloween, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 31st, 2026 15:39
The snake pit
cully45 said:
Thanks Soren your comments appreciated as always.
October 31st, 2026 14:43
cully45 said:
Thanks Soren your comments appreciated as always.
October 31st, 2026 14:43
Fair thee well
mylastwrites said:
Where there\'s a will there\'s a way. Nicely done. Enjoyed it.
October 31st, 2026 13:56
mylastwrites said:
Where there\'s a will there\'s a way. Nicely done. Enjoyed it.
October 31st, 2026 13:56
The snake pit
orchidee said:
Good write SB.
Ahh, another idea for food for KP - rotten fruit. I can\'t thank you enough for these boundless ideas! lol.
There\'s part of a hymn:\' ......The manifold temptations (in life), That death alone can cure\'. But it\'s an olde hymn, and death is seen as an enemy really, or ultimately as an enemy. I can see how it could be a \'cure for, e.g. terminal illness, etc though.
October 31st, 2026 09:17
orchidee said:
Good write SB.
Ahh, another idea for food for KP - rotten fruit. I can\'t thank you enough for these boundless ideas! lol.
There\'s part of a hymn:\' ......The manifold temptations (in life), That death alone can cure\'. But it\'s an olde hymn, and death is seen as an enemy really, or ultimately as an enemy. I can see how it could be a \'cure for, e.g. terminal illness, etc though.
October 31st, 2026 09:17
The snake pit
Kevin Hulme said:
The Journey from Cradle to Grave. Nicely Summed-up.
October 31st, 2026 08:53
Kevin Hulme said:
The Journey from Cradle to Grave. Nicely Summed-up.
October 31st, 2026 08:53
The snake pit
FrasMac said:
that\'s a deep reflection sir, one to gaze upon, to ponder, to imbibe.
October 31st, 2026 08:28
FrasMac said:
that\'s a deep reflection sir, one to gaze upon, to ponder, to imbibe.
October 31st, 2026 08:28
The snake pit
Lorenz said:
There are treatments for this painful disease of life !
October 31st, 2026 07:30
Lorenz said:
There are treatments for this painful disease of life !
October 31st, 2026 07:30
The snake pit
Paul Bell said:
You know when death\'s the cure, all is definitely lost.
In saying that, ripe bananas are great in cakes.
October 31st, 2026 06:19
Paul Bell said:
You know when death\'s the cure, all is definitely lost.
In saying that, ripe bananas are great in cakes.
October 31st, 2026 06:19
The snake pit
arqios said:
When over ripeness is attained or arrived at these thoughts would ail and the cure a great coveted goal. I feel this poem. Definitely a Fave 🤩🕊️
October 31st, 2026 04:52
arqios said:
When over ripeness is attained or arrived at these thoughts would ail and the cure a great coveted goal. I feel this poem. Definitely a Fave 🤩🕊️
October 31st, 2026 04:52
The snake pit
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
Most aptly summed up my friend
October 31st, 2026 04:05
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
Most aptly summed up my friend
October 31st, 2026 04:05
Fair thee well
Kevin Hulme said:
Is this a lost Love? Either way a enjoyable Read.
October 30th, 2026 20:27
Kevin Hulme said:
Is this a lost Love? Either way a enjoyable Read.
October 30th, 2026 20:27
Fair thee well
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Soren,
The free spirit cannot be caged, accepting that fact can be hard, to let go, to understand and accept the loss though cruel it may be. The pangs of \'fare thee well\' to linger on for the good of she who crawled away. Excellent, my friend.
All the best,
Tony.
October 30th, 2026 17:57
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Soren,
The free spirit cannot be caged, accepting that fact can be hard, to let go, to understand and accept the loss though cruel it may be. The pangs of \'fare thee well\' to linger on for the good of she who crawled away. Excellent, my friend.
All the best,
Tony.
October 30th, 2026 17:57
Cheese
cully45 said:
Thanks Soren as usual your opinion matters a lot regards Owen
October 30th, 2026 14:24
cully45 said:
Thanks Soren as usual your opinion matters a lot regards Owen
October 30th, 2026 14:24
Fair thee well
Syd said:
This is beautiful poetry, Sorenbarrett. A great analogy with the butterfly.
- Syd 🍄
October 30th, 2026 11:42
Syd said:
This is beautiful poetry, Sorenbarrett. A great analogy with the butterfly.
- Syd 🍄
October 30th, 2026 11:42
Fair thee well
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, I’d hate to realize someone had given up parts of themselves just to keep me happy… and that I’d mistaken that for love. Powerful write, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 30th, 2026 11:35
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, I’d hate to realize someone had given up parts of themselves just to keep me happy… and that I’d mistaken that for love. Powerful write, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 30th, 2026 11:35
Fair thee well
Paul Bell said:
Sad one, some are born free and must remain free.
I always think when we let go, we actually grow as a person.
October 30th, 2026 09:38
Paul Bell said:
Sad one, some are born free and must remain free.
I always think when we let go, we actually grow as a person.
October 30th, 2026 09:38
Fair thee well
Carlos Alberto BUSTILLOS said:
A powerful poem, it brought back a memory my mother told me: when I used to go out to play in the garden as a very young child, I wanted to hold onto the mice so they wouldn\'t get away, and out of my nervousness, I would accidentally kill the poor things... poor little animals... especially since I\'ve always loved all animals.
October 30th, 2026 07:23
Carlos Alberto BUSTILLOS said:
A powerful poem, it brought back a memory my mother told me: when I used to go out to play in the garden as a very young child, I wanted to hold onto the mice so they wouldn\'t get away, and out of my nervousness, I would accidentally kill the poor things... poor little animals... especially since I\'ve always loved all animals.
October 30th, 2026 07:23
The call of a buzzard
Gelyn said:
You are very good in bringing your readers to the scene...nice visual..it gave me all the chills...
Gel.
October 30th, 2026 05:41
Gelyn said:
You are very good in bringing your readers to the scene...nice visual..it gave me all the chills...
Gel.
October 30th, 2026 05:41
Fair thee well
Friendship said:
Nicely written. Your poem explores the themes of love, loss, and the inevitability of letting go. It reflects on the beauty and fragility of relationships, using the metaphor of a butterfly to symbolize someone cherished who ultimately cannot be contained or held back.
October 30th, 2026 05:40
Friendship said:
Nicely written. Your poem explores the themes of love, loss, and the inevitability of letting go. It reflects on the beauty and fragility of relationships, using the metaphor of a butterfly to symbolize someone cherished who ultimately cannot be contained or held back.
October 30th, 2026 05:40
Fair thee well
orchidee said:
A fair (thee well) and fine write SB. Yes, if we touch a butterfly or moth we may damage its delicate wings.
October 30th, 2026 03:31
orchidee said:
A fair (thee well) and fine write SB. Yes, if we touch a butterfly or moth we may damage its delicate wings.
October 30th, 2026 03:31
Fair thee well
Teddy.15 said:
Well I do believe you may have just shared one of the most beautiful poems ever written, stunning in every way. 🦋 Even without wings we can fly my dear sorrenbarret it just depends on prespective 💜
October 30th, 2026 03:30
Teddy.15 said:
Well I do believe you may have just shared one of the most beautiful poems ever written, stunning in every way. 🦋 Even without wings we can fly my dear sorrenbarret it just depends on prespective 💜
October 30th, 2026 03:30
The call of a buzzard
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, it bothers me how eagerly some people wait for someone else to fail. Even worse when they pretend they’re concerned. Wonderful write and metaphor, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 30th, 2026 01:26
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, it bothers me how eagerly some people wait for someone else to fail. Even worse when they pretend they’re concerned. Wonderful write and metaphor, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 30th, 2026 01:26
The call of a buzzard
cellinic said:
A nicely written piece of work... Demanding and resonating...
October 29th, 2026 21:25
cellinic said:
A nicely written piece of work... Demanding and resonating...
October 29th, 2026 21:25
The call of a buzzard
rrodriguez said:
Haunting imagery, particularly \'angels that couldn\'t fly.\' A striking contrast between the celestial and the brutality of mortality. Dark, evocative, and unsettling.
October 29th, 2026 20:35
rrodriguez said:
Haunting imagery, particularly \'angels that couldn\'t fly.\' A striking contrast between the celestial and the brutality of mortality. Dark, evocative, and unsettling.
October 29th, 2026 20:35
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