Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
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Poetic Licence said:
I sense a bit of tongue in cheek here, I would assume this is probably quite a common occurance in a family setting, enjoyed the read
March 11th, 2025 05:38
Poetic Licence said:
I sense a bit of tongue in cheek here, I would assume this is probably quite a common occurance in a family setting, enjoyed the read
March 11th, 2025 05:38
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David Wakeling said:
This is a little self deprecating. I am left wondering what initiated it.To be honest I think many of us have been made feel worst than they should.Certainly this poem is an arrow that hits the heart.
March 11th, 2025 05:19
David Wakeling said:
This is a little self deprecating. I am left wondering what initiated it.To be honest I think many of us have been made feel worst than they should.Certainly this poem is an arrow that hits the heart.
March 11th, 2025 05:19
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arqios said:
Now where you doing my poetry portrait? Save for the fact that I was her firstborn unbald son! 🙏🏻🕊
March 11th, 2025 04:24
arqios said:
Now where you doing my poetry portrait? Save for the fact that I was her firstborn unbald son! 🙏🏻🕊
March 11th, 2025 04:24
In school
Cassie58 said:
We grow wiser with age and learn that not everything taught in school is based on fact. Indoctrination comes to mind, and that applies to universities too. Best do your own research to try and find some balance.
March 10th, 2025 21:53
Cassie58 said:
We grow wiser with age and learn that not everything taught in school is based on fact. Indoctrination comes to mind, and that applies to universities too. Best do your own research to try and find some balance.
March 10th, 2025 21:53
In school
rebellion_in_sanity said:
One of the most powerful introspective poems I have ever come across. Granted that my readings are quite limited, still it\'s pure gold. Btw this poem has an universal appeal as I suspect the history of many countries have been shaped by acceptable narrative and not facts.
March 10th, 2025 21:29
rebellion_in_sanity said:
One of the most powerful introspective poems I have ever come across. Granted that my readings are quite limited, still it\'s pure gold. Btw this poem has an universal appeal as I suspect the history of many countries have been shaped by acceptable narrative and not facts.
March 10th, 2025 21:29
Who we are
John Prophet said:
Man’s inhumanity to man, unfortunately it’s been around since the first son.
March 10th, 2025 18:43
John Prophet said:
Man’s inhumanity to man, unfortunately it’s been around since the first son.
March 10th, 2025 18:43
Crude and rude
Friendship said:
this is my favorite. Be Who You Are. I must say, I really can relate to this poem. I always wanted to live on my boat on an island by myself, and just the way the poem says, that\'s how I wanted to live. Kudos to you for an excellent painting! Soren, Your poem explores the tension between modernity and a simple, rustic lifestyle. The speaker embraces a crude and unrefined existence, rejecting societal norms and modern conveniences in favor of a more natural, self-sufficient way of living. reflecting the speaker\'s personality and lifestyle. Words like \"crude,\" \"rude,\" \"nude,\" and \"lewd\" convey a sense of rebelliousness and disregard for societal standards. The use of straightforward, unembellished language evokes a sense of authenticity and rawness. This poem is to express the speaker\'s pride in their lifestyle and to challenge the reader\'s perceptions of what constitutes a fulfilling, meaningful life. It advocates for self-sufficiency and a deeper connection to nature, inviting reflection on the values of modern society.
March 10th, 2025 16:17
Friendship said:
this is my favorite. Be Who You Are. I must say, I really can relate to this poem. I always wanted to live on my boat on an island by myself, and just the way the poem says, that\'s how I wanted to live. Kudos to you for an excellent painting! Soren, Your poem explores the tension between modernity and a simple, rustic lifestyle. The speaker embraces a crude and unrefined existence, rejecting societal norms and modern conveniences in favor of a more natural, self-sufficient way of living. reflecting the speaker\'s personality and lifestyle. Words like \"crude,\" \"rude,\" \"nude,\" and \"lewd\" convey a sense of rebelliousness and disregard for societal standards. The use of straightforward, unembellished language evokes a sense of authenticity and rawness. This poem is to express the speaker\'s pride in their lifestyle and to challenge the reader\'s perceptions of what constitutes a fulfilling, meaningful life. It advocates for self-sufficiency and a deeper connection to nature, inviting reflection on the values of modern society.
March 10th, 2025 16:17
In school
Neville said:
Damn right .. there are so many untruths and injustices we are introduced to and repeatedly indoctrinated to accept without question .. School has such an awful lot to answer for .. I\'m firmly in your corner with this one sir sorenbarrett .. Neville
March 10th, 2025 13:24
Neville said:
Damn right .. there are so many untruths and injustices we are introduced to and repeatedly indoctrinated to accept without question .. School has such an awful lot to answer for .. I\'m firmly in your corner with this one sir sorenbarrett .. Neville
March 10th, 2025 13:24
In school
hzugman said:
Right on. If the propaganda were eliminated from public education, students would learn much much more. Manifest Destiny indeed. A little Howard Zinn history would go a long way. Well done.
March 10th, 2025 10:50
hzugman said:
Right on. If the propaganda were eliminated from public education, students would learn much much more. Manifest Destiny indeed. A little Howard Zinn history would go a long way. Well done.
March 10th, 2025 10:50
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
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