Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
In school
Tristan Robert Lange said:
\"Hey teachers, leave us kids alone\". A certain song started playing in my head and, even though the double negative in \"we don\'t need no education\" causes all sorts of debate, the overall warning of institutional brainwashing comes starkly through...in that song as it does in this poem. Well done on this piece, Soren. A much needed poem in a culture that seems destined to double down in its whitewashing. Sad...but true. 🌹👏 A fave for its importance let alone the stark truth it bears.
March 10th, 2025 08:18
Tristan Robert Lange said:
\"Hey teachers, leave us kids alone\". A certain song started playing in my head and, even though the double negative in \"we don\'t need no education\" causes all sorts of debate, the overall warning of institutional brainwashing comes starkly through...in that song as it does in this poem. Well done on this piece, Soren. A much needed poem in a culture that seems destined to double down in its whitewashing. Sad...but true. 🌹👏 A fave for its importance let alone the stark truth it bears.
March 10th, 2025 08:18
In school
Poetic Licence said:
If Americans were told the truth of how America came about and whoose blood it was built on, it might be a better country today , powerful and to the point write, enjoyed
March 10th, 2025 07:37
Poetic Licence said:
If Americans were told the truth of how America came about and whoose blood it was built on, it might be a better country today , powerful and to the point write, enjoyed
March 10th, 2025 07:37
In school
Friendship said:
Nicely worded, Soren, Your poem critiques the traditional narratives taught in American history, highlighting significant omissions that distort the reality of the nation’s past. You address the misconceptions surrounding figures like Columbus and Washington, the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples, slavery, and the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The underlying message emphasizes the importance of exploring and understanding history beyond simplified and sanitized versions. You seem to challenge the reader to question accepted narratives and seek a deeper understanding of history, urging a reevaluation of what is taught in schools and the importance of acknowledging past injustices.
March 10th, 2025 07:19
Friendship said:
Nicely worded, Soren, Your poem critiques the traditional narratives taught in American history, highlighting significant omissions that distort the reality of the nation’s past. You address the misconceptions surrounding figures like Columbus and Washington, the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples, slavery, and the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The underlying message emphasizes the importance of exploring and understanding history beyond simplified and sanitized versions. You seem to challenge the reader to question accepted narratives and seek a deeper understanding of history, urging a reevaluation of what is taught in schools and the importance of acknowledging past injustices.
March 10th, 2025 07:19
In school
Doggerel Dave said:
Precicely Soren. What is History? certainly the most contestable of the Social Sciences. And the most interesting.....
March 10th, 2025 06:39
Doggerel Dave said:
Precicely Soren. What is History? certainly the most contestable of the Social Sciences. And the most interesting.....
March 10th, 2025 06:39
In school
David Wakeling said:
Wow history can be horrific. I never studied history at school and I\'m glad.This poem is enlightening
March 10th, 2025 05:18
David Wakeling said:
Wow history can be horrific. I never studied history at school and I\'m glad.This poem is enlightening
March 10th, 2025 05:18
In school
Teddy.15 said:
Indeed they only share what they want us to know, most interesting and brilliant eye opening and reflective piece. Brilliant 🌹
March 10th, 2025 04:20
Teddy.15 said:
Indeed they only share what they want us to know, most interesting and brilliant eye opening and reflective piece. Brilliant 🌹
March 10th, 2025 04:20
Who we are
Goldfinch60 said:
History is only written by the winners soren, the losers may have been the ones that were right.
Andy
March 10th, 2025 02:10
Goldfinch60 said:
History is only written by the winners soren, the losers may have been the ones that were right.
Andy
March 10th, 2025 02:10
A grip too tight
whats write for me said:
Wow, a searing lyrical, white knuckled ride.
March 9th, 2025 19:53
whats write for me said:
Wow, a searing lyrical, white knuckled ride.
March 9th, 2025 19:53
Who we are
Mutley Ravishes said:
I recall Steiner saying that the task of the Europeans in this era was to develop the individual \"I.\" Of course, that comes at a price. I guess we can clearly see this dynamic in America where there are a wealth of opportunities for individuals from all corners of the globe (both \"materially,\" and \"spiritually\") and also the destruction of the Native peoples, slavery and so on. To take this even further, we could ask ourselves just why did those folks experience genocide and slavery? Is it the law of cause and effect? If that is the case then of course it doesn\'t justify what happened. I don\'t pretend to know the answers to these questions, but asking them opens up new vistas. Well, for me anyways.
Great write, Soren
March 9th, 2025 19:10
Mutley Ravishes said:
I recall Steiner saying that the task of the Europeans in this era was to develop the individual \"I.\" Of course, that comes at a price. I guess we can clearly see this dynamic in America where there are a wealth of opportunities for individuals from all corners of the globe (both \"materially,\" and \"spiritually\") and also the destruction of the Native peoples, slavery and so on. To take this even further, we could ask ourselves just why did those folks experience genocide and slavery? Is it the law of cause and effect? If that is the case then of course it doesn\'t justify what happened. I don\'t pretend to know the answers to these questions, but asking them opens up new vistas. Well, for me anyways.
Great write, Soren
March 9th, 2025 19:10
Who we are
RSM0812 said:
This poem says a lot about a lot of things. It reaches into our nationalistic cultures since the end of WWII most countries of the world are experiencing. Walls and borders. Tariffs and wars. How it effects the individual in all of this is examined. Great write.
March 9th, 2025 15:56
RSM0812 said:
This poem says a lot about a lot of things. It reaches into our nationalistic cultures since the end of WWII most countries of the world are experiencing. Walls and borders. Tariffs and wars. How it effects the individual in all of this is examined. Great write.
March 9th, 2025 15:56
Who we are
Friendship said:
A powerful poem, Soren, Your poem is a powerful reflection on the historical injustices that shape modern identity, employing visceral language and a free-verse structure to convey its urgent message,
urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about their history and the implications of those truths in the present.
March 9th, 2025 08:14
Friendship said:
A powerful poem, Soren, Your poem is a powerful reflection on the historical injustices that shape modern identity, employing visceral language and a free-verse structure to convey its urgent message,
urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about their history and the implications of those truths in the present.
March 9th, 2025 08:14
Who we are
Cassie58 said:
There is much in our history to be ashamed of, plenty of carnage and sadly it continues today. Your last stanza is powerfully delivered. A thought provoking poem. Our politicians certainly don’t help the situation and history has a habit of repeating itself.
March 9th, 2025 07:49
Cassie58 said:
There is much in our history to be ashamed of, plenty of carnage and sadly it continues today. Your last stanza is powerfully delivered. A thought provoking poem. Our politicians certainly don’t help the situation and history has a habit of repeating itself.
March 9th, 2025 07:49
Who we are
aDarkerMind said:
powerful and scarey Soren...
this world is a very darrk place right now.
another well written poem.
March 9th, 2025 07:46
aDarkerMind said:
powerful and scarey Soren...
this world is a very darrk place right now.
another well written poem.
March 9th, 2025 07:46
Who we are
Teddy.15 said:
So much more than a history lesson in this. Kudos dearest sorrenbarret 🌹
March 9th, 2025 06:15
Teddy.15 said:
So much more than a history lesson in this. Kudos dearest sorrenbarret 🌹
March 9th, 2025 06:15
Who we are
Poetic Licence said:
It is a shame that real history is not taught in schools anymore, the amount of people who do not the true of where they live is astonishing in this day and age, a great write around the dark side of human history
March 9th, 2025 05:47
Poetic Licence said:
It is a shame that real history is not taught in schools anymore, the amount of people who do not the true of where they live is astonishing in this day and age, a great write around the dark side of human history
March 9th, 2025 05:47
Who we are
Distant View said:
There is much injustice in this world. Some nations are, or have been, more guilty than others - mostly the white empire builders, past and present! Some prominent world leaders claim to be peacemakers right now, but as Bob Dylan said, \"Sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace!\"
March 9th, 2025 05:29
Distant View said:
There is much injustice in this world. Some nations are, or have been, more guilty than others - mostly the white empire builders, past and present! Some prominent world leaders claim to be peacemakers right now, but as Bob Dylan said, \"Sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace!\"
March 9th, 2025 05:29
Who we are
David Wakeling said:
Wow this sure does shine a light on our ancestors.I guess we all live in shame really.You don\'t have to go far back to see genocide and murder.Its happening as we speak in Gaza and Ukraine.I wish I had an answer.I remember being horrified by the genocide of the Tasmanian aborigines. Powerful and important poem
March 9th, 2025 05:08
David Wakeling said:
Wow this sure does shine a light on our ancestors.I guess we all live in shame really.You don\'t have to go far back to see genocide and murder.Its happening as we speak in Gaza and Ukraine.I wish I had an answer.I remember being horrified by the genocide of the Tasmanian aborigines. Powerful and important poem
March 9th, 2025 05:08
Who we are
Salvia.S said:
So powerful and haunting.....
A necessary reflection on the darker aspects of human history.
March 9th, 2025 04:50
Salvia.S said:
So powerful and haunting.....
A necessary reflection on the darker aspects of human history.
March 9th, 2025 04:50
Who we are
arqios said:
Boiled down to vapour can also be a case of a pot calling the kettle black and vice versa; our crazy society 🙏🏻🕊
March 9th, 2025 03:05
arqios said:
Boiled down to vapour can also be a case of a pot calling the kettle black and vice versa; our crazy society 🙏🏻🕊
March 9th, 2025 03:05
A grip too tight
Goldfinch60 said:
Dependency can bring so many obstacles in our lives soren.
Andy
March 9th, 2025 02:59
Goldfinch60 said:
Dependency can bring so many obstacles in our lives soren.
Andy
March 9th, 2025 02:59
A parent\'s burden
Friendship said:
Well written Soren,Yes we do reject them,,,,,,,,,,,My father once stated that, as a parent, one experiences each child\'s pain more profoundly than their own, which underscores the emotional complexity and depth of parental investment in their children\'s lives and the challenges they encounter. Following the incidents that transpired many years ago, I observed a profound transformation in my parents\' demeanor, which was reflected in their emotional expression, conveying an unspoken awareness that I had undergone a significant change. This poignant dynamic illustrates a bond that transcends mere biological ties, emphasizing feelings of love, concern, and helplessness in the face of their child\'s challenges. Essentially, my actions had a profound impact on my parents, inducing feelings of shame and prompting them to relocate me 1,640 miles away, providing me with a residence.
March 8th, 2025 17:18
Friendship said:
Well written Soren,Yes we do reject them,,,,,,,,,,,My father once stated that, as a parent, one experiences each child\'s pain more profoundly than their own, which underscores the emotional complexity and depth of parental investment in their children\'s lives and the challenges they encounter. Following the incidents that transpired many years ago, I observed a profound transformation in my parents\' demeanor, which was reflected in their emotional expression, conveying an unspoken awareness that I had undergone a significant change. This poignant dynamic illustrates a bond that transcends mere biological ties, emphasizing feelings of love, concern, and helplessness in the face of their child\'s challenges. Essentially, my actions had a profound impact on my parents, inducing feelings of shame and prompting them to relocate me 1,640 miles away, providing me with a residence.
March 8th, 2025 17:18
A grip too tight
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! I am not sure if this inspired by a real event, but the metaphor for relationships is stark and real! Well done, an easy fave! ❤️🙏
March 8th, 2025 11:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! I am not sure if this inspired by a real event, but the metaphor for relationships is stark and real! Well done, an easy fave! ❤️🙏
March 8th, 2025 11:13
A grip too tight
Teddy.15 said:
I have a 12 year old and this is truly and remarkably relatable, you know from one day to the next he has changed, I will reason always and try to shine a beacon but it\'s bloody hard. Thank you dear friend, almost as if you are my inner voice. 🌹
March 8th, 2025 09:58
Teddy.15 said:
I have a 12 year old and this is truly and remarkably relatable, you know from one day to the next he has changed, I will reason always and try to shine a beacon but it\'s bloody hard. Thank you dear friend, almost as if you are my inner voice. 🌹
March 8th, 2025 09:58
A grip too tight
Neville said:
Damn ........................ we were not expecting that .. but I don\'t know why not because it happens all the time .. Neville
March 8th, 2025 08:19
Neville said:
Damn ........................ we were not expecting that .. but I don\'t know why not because it happens all the time .. Neville
March 8th, 2025 08:19
A grip too tight
Friendship said:
Well crafted, Soren, Your poem is about control! Your poem explores the complex nature of dependency and independence in relationships, particularly between a caregiver and a dependent individual. It highlights the tension between nurturing and suffocating, illustrating how over-reliance can lead to a struggle for autonomy. The concluding imagery suggests the dangers of unmonitored freedom and the potential consequences of emotional neglect. Metaphor, The \"iron glove\" symbolizes harsh control, while the \"bubble of reliance\" represents a false sense of security. Soren, Your poem could be interpreted as a reflection of the speaker\'s observations or experiences related to dependency in relationships, possibly informed by personal or societal perspectives. encouraging readers to reflect on their own relationships and the potential consequences of dependency. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of fostering independence alongside care.
March 8th, 2025 06:23
Friendship said:
Well crafted, Soren, Your poem is about control! Your poem explores the complex nature of dependency and independence in relationships, particularly between a caregiver and a dependent individual. It highlights the tension between nurturing and suffocating, illustrating how over-reliance can lead to a struggle for autonomy. The concluding imagery suggests the dangers of unmonitored freedom and the potential consequences of emotional neglect. Metaphor, The \"iron glove\" symbolizes harsh control, while the \"bubble of reliance\" represents a false sense of security. Soren, Your poem could be interpreted as a reflection of the speaker\'s observations or experiences related to dependency in relationships, possibly informed by personal or societal perspectives. encouraging readers to reflect on their own relationships and the potential consequences of dependency. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of fostering independence alongside care.
March 8th, 2025 06:23
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