Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
The great illusion
Paul Bell said:
Self serving governments, more billionaires than ever.
You know things are going wrong when the poor pay tax, but the rich avoid it.
Compound that with the world on the move.
Me thinks the people are at the exploding point now.
February 26th, 2026 06:34
Paul Bell said:
Self serving governments, more billionaires than ever.
You know things are going wrong when the poor pay tax, but the rich avoid it.
Compound that with the world on the move.
Me thinks the people are at the exploding point now.
February 26th, 2026 06:34
Midas
Soman Ragavan said:
Very true. We twist and turn so much to avoid things but end up in a mess ourselves. (My recent posting. There was a problem with the formatting. Sometimes all formatting is lost and the whole text appears as a bunch without line breaks. So I deleted the posting and posted anew.)
February 26th, 2026 06:00
Soman Ragavan said:
Very true. We twist and turn so much to avoid things but end up in a mess ourselves. (My recent posting. There was a problem with the formatting. Sometimes all formatting is lost and the whole text appears as a bunch without line breaks. So I deleted the posting and posted anew.)
February 26th, 2026 06:00
The great illusion
David Wakeling said:
This covers all the political theories.Some I haven\'t heard of.The problem with life is too many people and there is no cure in education. For me this is a summary of the human condition with all the problems that entails.Made me think
February 26th, 2026 05:50
David Wakeling said:
This covers all the political theories.Some I haven\'t heard of.The problem with life is too many people and there is no cure in education. For me this is a summary of the human condition with all the problems that entails.Made me think
February 26th, 2026 05:50
The great illusion
Lorenz said:
We might as well wash our feet of all these illusions in y and ism ...
February 26th, 2026 05:29
Lorenz said:
We might as well wash our feet of all these illusions in y and ism ...
February 26th, 2026 05:29
Residue for vultures
Neville said:
the bones, heart n soul of poetry picked clean .. and laid out for subsequent inspection .. all present & accounted for it would seem 😎👍
February 26th, 2026 03:07
Neville said:
the bones, heart n soul of poetry picked clean .. and laid out for subsequent inspection .. all present & accounted for it would seem 😎👍
February 26th, 2026 03:07
Residue for vultures
MendedFences27 said:
Stark reality, no punches pulled. Gruff and grim. Truth not wrapped in flowers, but thrown at the reader with a sharp edge. Powerful stuff - Phil A.
February 25th, 2026 22:15
MendedFences27 said:
Stark reality, no punches pulled. Gruff and grim. Truth not wrapped in flowers, but thrown at the reader with a sharp edge. Powerful stuff - Phil A.
February 25th, 2026 22:15
Residue for vultures
arqios said:
They probably won’t ever know or understand. Poets just like Vincent and his sunflowers 🌻🙏🏻🕊️
February 25th, 2026 22:07
arqios said:
They probably won’t ever know or understand. Poets just like Vincent and his sunflowers 🌻🙏🏻🕊️
February 25th, 2026 22:07
Residue for vultures
Kevin Hulme said:
I suppose we all get Ideas from other Poems sometimes. True what you say.
February 25th, 2026 19:23
Kevin Hulme said:
I suppose we all get Ideas from other Poems sometimes. True what you say.
February 25th, 2026 19:23
Residue for vultures
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, this is visceral from the first line…no filter, no apology. The imagery is harsh on purpose, and it works extremely well. Then that closing image of stolen leaves and robbed lines reframes it all…pain, yes, but also accusation. Bold and unflinching, dearest friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 25th, 2026 18:57
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, this is visceral from the first line…no filter, no apology. The imagery is harsh on purpose, and it works extremely well. Then that closing image of stolen leaves and robbed lines reframes it all…pain, yes, but also accusation. Bold and unflinching, dearest friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 25th, 2026 18:57
Residue for vultures
Doggerel Dave said:
I wonder if anyone reads the whole of a commentary thread below a poem? Coherence in plentiful supply? \'Sorry Soren - this is what comes of too much metaphor....🤣
February 25th, 2026 16:36
Doggerel Dave said:
I wonder if anyone reads the whole of a commentary thread below a poem? Coherence in plentiful supply? \'Sorry Soren - this is what comes of too much metaphor....🤣
February 25th, 2026 16:36
Residue for vultures
Paul Bell said:
Wow, you got that out in more ways than one.
You always hope fellow poets write their stuff to the best of their abilities, but even subconsciously we all maybe grab a line off a poem we know.
I would just copy Bob Dylan if I could get away with it.
February 25th, 2026 13:48
Paul Bell said:
Wow, you got that out in more ways than one.
You always hope fellow poets write their stuff to the best of their abilities, but even subconsciously we all maybe grab a line off a poem we know.
I would just copy Bob Dylan if I could get away with it.
February 25th, 2026 13:48
Residue for vultures
Friendship said:
The poem suffers from numerous issues and seems unstructured, akin to a chaotic mess, to me. The smallest glitch upsets our day when expectations are not met. Nicely written, it focuses well on the problem and cites the despair. Worse still, it is when the screen not cursor does not appear. Yet on the other hand, the poet\'s contradictory nature is perplexing, as it simultaneously conveys the artist\'s struggles with emotional dismissal of their authentic work while issuing criticism towards others, which undermines its intended message.
February 25th, 2026 10:47
Friendship said:
The poem suffers from numerous issues and seems unstructured, akin to a chaotic mess, to me. The smallest glitch upsets our day when expectations are not met. Nicely written, it focuses well on the problem and cites the despair. Worse still, it is when the screen not cursor does not appear. Yet on the other hand, the poet\'s contradictory nature is perplexing, as it simultaneously conveys the artist\'s struggles with emotional dismissal of their authentic work while issuing criticism towards others, which undermines its intended message.
February 25th, 2026 10:47
Residue for vultures
orchidee said:
Those plagiarisers, that who you mean?!
This is too much even to dish up for KP! heehee. I will add sugar or salt to her sewage though, depending if I\'m giving her a sweet or savoury course. lol. My kindness goes too far to her.
February 25th, 2026 10:12
orchidee said:
Those plagiarisers, that who you mean?!
This is too much even to dish up for KP! heehee. I will add sugar or salt to her sewage though, depending if I\'m giving her a sweet or savoury course. lol. My kindness goes too far to her.
February 25th, 2026 10:12
Residue for vultures
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a good write much enjoyed
February 25th, 2026 05:24
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a good write much enjoyed
February 25th, 2026 05:24
Residue for vultures
David Wakeling said:
Wow this certainly has vitriol. I would be interested in what precipitated such a tirade. I mean the metaphors here do not get anymore real than this. As a fan of your poetry I have to say it is disturbing. It disappointing to think poets are stealing from each other. Better days ahead amigo
February 25th, 2026 05:10
David Wakeling said:
Wow this certainly has vitriol. I would be interested in what precipitated such a tirade. I mean the metaphors here do not get anymore real than this. As a fan of your poetry I have to say it is disturbing. It disappointing to think poets are stealing from each other. Better days ahead amigo
February 25th, 2026 05:10
Residue for vultures
Lorenz said:
Let us not despise these scavenging birds of prey ,loyal shadow ministers, which purify us of our wickedness !
February 25th, 2026 04:35
Lorenz said:
Let us not despise these scavenging birds of prey ,loyal shadow ministers, which purify us of our wickedness !
February 25th, 2026 04:35
Prejudice
Allie561 said:
I love the simplicity in the poem yet how it’s still powerful. Yet although we have many shared experiences, the colors I see might not be the same as someone else’s. Great work Soren.
February 25th, 2026 01:48
Allie561 said:
I love the simplicity in the poem yet how it’s still powerful. Yet although we have many shared experiences, the colors I see might not be the same as someone else’s. Great work Soren.
February 25th, 2026 01:48
Prejudice
Kevin Hulme said:
I\'d like Soles on Boots Nailed not Glued.
A fine write.
February 24th, 2026 20:48
Kevin Hulme said:
I\'d like Soles on Boots Nailed not Glued.
A fine write.
February 24th, 2026 20:48
Love your enemies
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Superb creation...A pure gem ..Eye kissing and Heart Hissing......🙏💙🙏
February 24th, 2026 14:23
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Superb creation...A pure gem ..Eye kissing and Heart Hissing......🙏💙🙏
February 24th, 2026 14:23
Prejudice
Soman Ragavan said:
Mass-produced furniture are a disgrace. They start falling apart quite soon, unlike solid wood furniture.
February 24th, 2026 11:09
Soman Ragavan said:
Mass-produced furniture are a disgrace. They start falling apart quite soon, unlike solid wood furniture.
February 24th, 2026 11:09
Midas
RSM0812 said:
There is a lesson here. We can not succumb to the way of others in fear of losing ourselves. Nicely done. A fav.
February 24th, 2026 10:08
RSM0812 said:
There is a lesson here. We can not succumb to the way of others in fear of losing ourselves. Nicely done. A fav.
February 24th, 2026 10:08
Prejudice
Friendship said:
Nicely written. Your poem revolves around personal tastes in food, aesthetics, and morality, ultimately leading to a contemplation of how societal influences shape our understanding of beauty and truth. The Poet expresses both explicit preferences and implicit prejudices that inform their worldview.
February 24th, 2026 08:30
Friendship said:
Nicely written. Your poem revolves around personal tastes in food, aesthetics, and morality, ultimately leading to a contemplation of how societal influences shape our understanding of beauty and truth. The Poet expresses both explicit preferences and implicit prejudices that inform their worldview.
February 24th, 2026 08:30
Prejudice
Thomas W Case said:
Gritty honesty drips from your lines—simple tastes, sharp edges, the world seen through both desire and doubt.
There’s a rough, knowing eye here, the kind that notices beauty even when it lies.
February 24th, 2026 08:25
Thomas W Case said:
Gritty honesty drips from your lines—simple tastes, sharp edges, the world seen through both desire and doubt.
There’s a rough, knowing eye here, the kind that notices beauty even when it lies.
February 24th, 2026 08:25
Prejudice
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, what works here is the progression. From lima beans and jeans to mirrors and distilled intoxication, you expand the frame. “Beauty is in the viewer’s eye” becomes less cliché and more indictment. The rhythm keeps it tight, but the message cuts deeper. Love this, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 24th, 2026 08:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Soren, what works here is the progression. From lima beans and jeans to mirrors and distilled intoxication, you expand the frame. “Beauty is in the viewer’s eye” becomes less cliché and more indictment. The rhythm keeps it tight, but the message cuts deeper. Love this, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 24th, 2026 08:13
Midas
Demar Desu said:
wow... great short poem from the great Soren. I\'ve been thinking about greed a lot, and that very fear of becoming what I hate...
February 24th, 2026 06:06
Demar Desu said:
wow... great short poem from the great Soren. I\'ve been thinking about greed a lot, and that very fear of becoming what I hate...
February 24th, 2026 06:06
Prejudice
Paul Bell said:
Yes, I want my furniture nailed, don\'t need the Ikea instrutions that say you should never use a sledge hammer but you end up doing just that.
Tight fitting women suit me fine, and when intoxicated, everyone is lovely.
February 24th, 2026 05:46
Paul Bell said:
Yes, I want my furniture nailed, don\'t need the Ikea instrutions that say you should never use a sledge hammer but you end up doing just that.
Tight fitting women suit me fine, and when intoxicated, everyone is lovely.
February 24th, 2026 05:46
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