Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
Father, God, nation
Tony Grannell said:
Dear Soren,
Confucian paternalism, came to mind when reading this - the benevolent rulers, loyalty and obedience above all else to the detriment of individual freedoms as is still the case and not alone in China. Another poem to untangle as you draw the reader ever closer in to your unique and wonderful style. That brain of yours is still in good working order.
All the very best,
Tony.
August 17th, 2025 16:09
Tony Grannell said:
Dear Soren,
Confucian paternalism, came to mind when reading this - the benevolent rulers, loyalty and obedience above all else to the detriment of individual freedoms as is still the case and not alone in China. Another poem to untangle as you draw the reader ever closer in to your unique and wonderful style. That brain of yours is still in good working order.
All the very best,
Tony.
August 17th, 2025 16:09
Father, God, nation
Damaso said:
Wow, incredible! I really enjoyed it. A beautiful balance of contrasts between its conflicting ethical and moral contradictions. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
August 17th, 2025 16:02
Damaso said:
Wow, incredible! I really enjoyed it. A beautiful balance of contrasts between its conflicting ethical and moral contradictions. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
August 17th, 2025 16:02
Let it go
GenXer Shamrocker ☘️ said:
This one speaks to the heart. A five star write for me.
August 17th, 2025 15:34
GenXer Shamrocker ☘️ said:
This one speaks to the heart. A five star write for me.
August 17th, 2025 15:34
Poetic lightning
Tony Grannell said:
... and from that smudge a splendid poem, Soren. Sometimes all one needs is a wink, the first line, as it were and the rest is up to the poet and no better poet than your good self to see it out as is clearly evident in this impressive verse.
Fond regards,
Tony.
August 17th, 2025 12:54
Tony Grannell said:
... and from that smudge a splendid poem, Soren. Sometimes all one needs is a wink, the first line, as it were and the rest is up to the poet and no better poet than your good self to see it out as is clearly evident in this impressive verse.
Fond regards,
Tony.
August 17th, 2025 12:54
Father, God, nation
Neville said:
I\'ve neva really been one for authority figures .. or wars .. maybe that\'s why I have followed a Buddhist path ever since I was a teen .. wonderfully well worded sir
August 17th, 2025 11:49
Neville said:
I\'ve neva really been one for authority figures .. or wars .. maybe that\'s why I have followed a Buddhist path ever since I was a teen .. wonderfully well worded sir
August 17th, 2025 11:49
Father, God, nation
Lorenz said:
That reminds me the good old days !
\'\' Work .Family . Country \'\' .
August 17th, 2025 10:39
Lorenz said:
That reminds me the good old days !
\'\' Work .Family . Country \'\' .
August 17th, 2025 10:39
Father, God, nation
rebellion_in_sanity said:
I couldn\'t help but press the fave...
August 17th, 2025 09:29
rebellion_in_sanity said:
I couldn\'t help but press the fave...
August 17th, 2025 09:29
Father, God, nation
Friendship said:
Your poem explores the complex relationship between authority figures—Father, God, government, and nation—and the individual\'s dependence on them. It critiques the notion of blind obedience to these entities and highlights the paradox of seeking protection and guidance from them while simultaneously recognizing their potential for control and oppression. Yet the poet aims to provoke thought and discussion about the nature of authority, highlighting the importance of questioning and critically engaging with the systems that govern our lives, rather than accepting them blindly. It serves as a commentary on the human experience of navigating power dynamics.
August 17th, 2025 07:53
Friendship said:
Your poem explores the complex relationship between authority figures—Father, God, government, and nation—and the individual\'s dependence on them. It critiques the notion of blind obedience to these entities and highlights the paradox of seeking protection and guidance from them while simultaneously recognizing their potential for control and oppression. Yet the poet aims to provoke thought and discussion about the nature of authority, highlighting the importance of questioning and critically engaging with the systems that govern our lives, rather than accepting them blindly. It serves as a commentary on the human experience of navigating power dynamics.
August 17th, 2025 07:53
Father, God, nation
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, this one cuts sharp…father, God, and nation all woven as figures of authority demanding submission. The rhythm makes the critique hit even harder. It reminds me of Marilyn Manson\'s \"The Love Song\", where he screams \"\"Do you love your guns? (Yeah!) / God? (Yeah!) / The government?\" (Fuck yeah!)\". This poem shares a similar kind tone and critique that I really value. Strongly done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 17th, 2025 07:33
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, this one cuts sharp…father, God, and nation all woven as figures of authority demanding submission. The rhythm makes the critique hit even harder. It reminds me of Marilyn Manson\'s \"The Love Song\", where he screams \"\"Do you love your guns? (Yeah!) / God? (Yeah!) / The government?\" (Fuck yeah!)\". This poem shares a similar kind tone and critique that I really value. Strongly done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 17th, 2025 07:33
Father, God, nation
Priya Tomar said:
Well written poem about power and authority.
A fun to read it.
August 17th, 2025 07:10
Priya Tomar said:
Well written poem about power and authority.
A fun to read it.
August 17th, 2025 07:10
Father, God, nation
Paul Bell said:
Do we call God as a last resort, when maybe we should be calling him at the start?
As long as the big man is looking down on me, I\'m quite happy.
August 17th, 2025 07:06
Paul Bell said:
Do we call God as a last resort, when maybe we should be calling him at the start?
As long as the big man is looking down on me, I\'m quite happy.
August 17th, 2025 07:06
Father, God, nation
Poetic Licence said:
I wasn\'t sure if this was a tongue in cheek statement, or a statement of how it should be, I\'m in the first option camp, enjoyed today\'s offering
August 17th, 2025 05:01
Poetic Licence said:
I wasn\'t sure if this was a tongue in cheek statement, or a statement of how it should be, I\'m in the first option camp, enjoyed today\'s offering
August 17th, 2025 05:01
Father, God, nation
Teddy.15 said:
As I\'m someone who does not believe in religion and who never had a dad on her side, this strikes many cords. Beautifully wrapped into another great piece of wisdom 🌹
August 17th, 2025 04:59
Teddy.15 said:
As I\'m someone who does not believe in religion and who never had a dad on her side, this strikes many cords. Beautifully wrapped into another great piece of wisdom 🌹
August 17th, 2025 04:59
Poetic lightning
Keeter C said:
Somethings become a wisp over time yet others burnt into your mind.
August 16th, 2025 17:44
Keeter C said:
Somethings become a wisp over time yet others burnt into your mind.
August 16th, 2025 17:44
Poetic lightning
Bella Shepard said:
There is a time in the morning, just before waking, when thoughts seem to coalesce into lines, stanzas, without really thinking they\'re just there and you do everything you can to hold onto them, for they can be gone in an instant unless you keep repeating them, until you get yourself up and scribble them down. You capture it perfectly in four lbeautiful lines!
August 16th, 2025 12:59
Bella Shepard said:
There is a time in the morning, just before waking, when thoughts seem to coalesce into lines, stanzas, without really thinking they\'re just there and you do everything you can to hold onto them, for they can be gone in an instant unless you keep repeating them, until you get yourself up and scribble them down. You capture it perfectly in four lbeautiful lines!
August 16th, 2025 12:59
Poetic lightning
orchidee said:
Good write SB. KP\'s dinner for tonight - scrapings of soot. I burnt her food on the barbecue. heehee.
August 16th, 2025 09:53
orchidee said:
Good write SB. KP\'s dinner for tonight - scrapings of soot. I burnt her food on the barbecue. heehee.
August 16th, 2025 09:53
Poetic lightning
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem beautifully captures the transformative power of artistic creation, highlighting the imperative of embracing inspiration whenever it strikes, even if it means it may vanish swiftly. It profoundly resonates with anyone who embarks on creative journeys, acknowledging the challenges and beauty inherent in the artistic process, and perseveres to seize inspiration before it dissipates. The imagery of ashes, smoke, and echoes powerfully suggests that while inspiration can ignite the creative process, it is often ephemeral and difficult to sustain, yet it is precisely this fleeting nature that makes it so precious.
August 16th, 2025 08:18
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem beautifully captures the transformative power of artistic creation, highlighting the imperative of embracing inspiration whenever it strikes, even if it means it may vanish swiftly. It profoundly resonates with anyone who embarks on creative journeys, acknowledging the challenges and beauty inherent in the artistic process, and perseveres to seize inspiration before it dissipates. The imagery of ashes, smoke, and echoes powerfully suggests that while inspiration can ignite the creative process, it is often ephemeral and difficult to sustain, yet it is precisely this fleeting nature that makes it so precious.
August 16th, 2025 08:18
Poetic lightning
arqios said:
Like lightning through the night sky, your words illuminate the fleeting; each spark a ghost of the fire that birthed it. I can almost smell the soot on your fingers.
August 16th, 2025 07:53
arqios said:
Like lightning through the night sky, your words illuminate the fleeting; each spark a ghost of the fire that birthed it. I can almost smell the soot on your fingers.
August 16th, 2025 07:53
Poetic lightning
Tristan Robert Lange said:
If people don\'t get this, they probably don\'t belong on this site. They might be looking for Tinder or something. An excellent write on the poetic process, my friend. Love it, Soren. A fave from me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 16th, 2025 07:24
Tristan Robert Lange said:
If people don\'t get this, they probably don\'t belong on this site. They might be looking for Tinder or something. An excellent write on the poetic process, my friend. Love it, Soren. A fave from me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 16th, 2025 07:24
Poetic lightning
Poetic Licence said:
Love this, inspiration, blink and it\'s gone, enjoyed the read
August 16th, 2025 06:45
Poetic Licence said:
Love this, inspiration, blink and it\'s gone, enjoyed the read
August 16th, 2025 06:45
Poetic lightning
Ezekiel Olayemi said:
Beautifully captures the fleeting nature of inspiration.
August 16th, 2025 05:59
Ezekiel Olayemi said:
Beautifully captures the fleeting nature of inspiration.
August 16th, 2025 05:59
Sky vine
Ezekiel Olayemi said:
This poem is so powerful! It shows how two things can be connected and grow together, but sometimes that connection can be toxic. The imagery is beautiful, but the ending is heartbreaking.
August 16th, 2025 05:54
Ezekiel Olayemi said:
This poem is so powerful! It shows how two things can be connected and grow together, but sometimes that connection can be toxic. The imagery is beautiful, but the ending is heartbreaking.
August 16th, 2025 05:54
Let it go
REBELLIOUS SOUL said:
A raw mirror held up in verse.
Such a beautiful verse.
August 16th, 2025 03:39
REBELLIOUS SOUL said:
A raw mirror held up in verse.
Such a beautiful verse.
August 16th, 2025 03:39
Sky vine
Friendship said:
This poem explores themes of interdependence and the cycle of life through the imagery of a vine and an orchid. It reflects on the struggle for survival, growth, and the eventual merging of two identities into one. The relationship between the vine and the orchid symbolizes both cooperation and competition in nature. To me, you seem to be painting an amazing picture illustrating the beauty and complexity of natural relationships, perhaps serving as a metaphor for human connections and the balance of life and death in the natural world.
August 15th, 2025 14:15
Friendship said:
This poem explores themes of interdependence and the cycle of life through the imagery of a vine and an orchid. It reflects on the struggle for survival, growth, and the eventual merging of two identities into one. The relationship between the vine and the orchid symbolizes both cooperation and competition in nature. To me, you seem to be painting an amazing picture illustrating the beauty and complexity of natural relationships, perhaps serving as a metaphor for human connections and the balance of life and death in the natural world.
August 15th, 2025 14:15
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