Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett



Damnatio memoriae read or we die
hzugman said:

Neat poem nicely done. I like it.

May 16th, 2025 21:22

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Yes. Many who post don\'t end up reading, which is sad to me. Reading is as beneficial as writing, imho. The two feed each other. Brilliant use of a Roman custom as a metaphor. Perfectly done. Faved. 🌹👏

May 16th, 2025 20:23

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Thomas W Case said:

Tremendous. Powerful and very well crafted.

May 16th, 2025 12:43

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
orchidee said:

Ahh, bit of French there - Damnatio...... A couple of good words for KP each new day, I reckon! lol.
A bit like I\'m reading of the Reformation in the mid 1500\'s in the UK, and Damnatio memoriae - erasing Roman Catholic images, shrines, rites, and other paraphernalia, or at least that was the aim. They hid objects, etc, sneakily, in some cases. Then Queen Mary I brought the RC stuff back, then Queen Elizabeth I and Protestantism. (I can\'t see on your profile if you\'re in the UK or not.) History lesson over! lol.

May 16th, 2025 10:22

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Lorenz said:

We must also love poets of supermarket !

May 16th, 2025 10:07

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
John Prophet said:

Future readers.😉 Nice work!

May 16th, 2025 07:39

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Friendship said:

The poem explores the importance of poetry and the act of sharing one\'s thoughts and feelings through written words. It emphasizes that both the act of writing and the engagement of readers are crucial for a poem to truly live and resonate. The notion of \"Damnatio memoriae\" suggests that forgetting is akin to death, and thus, sharing poetry is a means of preserving memory and sentiment. Your poem aims to inspire both poets and readers to engage with one another, emphasizing that the act of sharing poetry is vital to keeping the art form alive and relevant. It serves as a call to action to not only create but also to read and appreciate the works of others.


May 16th, 2025 07:33

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Doggerel Dave said:

Go on - you will end up offending someone, despite wrapping it up in your usual metaphor☺️ Used to irritate me, but think poets come (and go) for different reasons - some want to engage (like moi), others don\'t.

The Roman practice (your comment) is of course a hot topic today.....

May 16th, 2025 06:58

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Poetic Licence said:

This is so good, there are so many great writers and poems they are missing by not reading on this site, lovely read

May 16th, 2025 05:30

Dust of life
Tom Dylan said:

Some fine words, Soren. Nicely day.

May 16th, 2025 05:22

Dust of life
Niki said:

\"Time\'s tears turned to mud becomes today\'s flesh and blood\"

I love this line, it really stands out to me. Well done!!!

May 16th, 2025 05:12

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
arqios said:

Let no verse fade into silence, no thought wither in the dark. Words breathe when carried forward, stitched into the fabric of time. We are not here to let them die, but to lift them where hands can reach, to scatter them like autumn leaves, where new voices take root and rise. You have been such a stalwart proponent of poetry and reading. Lead the way!🙏🏻🕊️

May 16th, 2025 04:47

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
Mottakeenur Rehman said:

Your verses bloom like eternal seeds, ensuring no poem truly dies. A timeless ode to words that breathe and readers who keep them alive.

May 16th, 2025 04:17

Damnatio memoriae read or we die
David Wakeling said:

A well constructed poem with a great message extolling the virtues of writing to live forever.

May 16th, 2025 03:42

Dust of life
Goldfinch60 said:

Life is just a dust in various forms soren producing the differences that we become.

Andy

May 16th, 2025 01:49

Give and take
Doggerel Dave said:

Wish I had rhythm like that. A fresh tilt at what seems an inexhaustible topic. Well writ, Soren.

May 15th, 2025 21:44

Footprints on a beaten path
Soman Ragavan said:

Indeed, one should never write off embers. They are capable of springing back to to life at any moment. They smolder unseen. They can whip up some backlash. They are deceptive. Embers of past fires can be the hidden sparks of future ones. Otherwise put, the \"past\" is never over.

May 15th, 2025 20:42

Weeds grow
2781 said:

The parable of the tares.

May 15th, 2025 18:53

Dust of life
Thomas W Case said:

You paint this picture well.

May 15th, 2025 13:02

Dust of life
orchidee said:

It may sound insulting - some Biblical description of \'man\' (meaning including male and female) - to say \'You pile of dust, you worm, you!\' But it\'s what I call KP every day, as she\'s too big for her boots. lol.

May 15th, 2025 11:39

Dust of life
Friendship said:

The poem profoundly explores concepts of creation, the divine, and the human condition, utilizing the metaphor of dust to symbolize life\'s majestic origins and the cyclical nature of existence, illuminating religious themes and humanity\'s eternal quest for understanding through nature and its awe-inspiring elements.

May 15th, 2025 07:07

Dust of life
arqios said:

Metaphors allow the mind and thought to bring together vast complexities 🙏🏻🕊️

May 15th, 2025 06:12

Dust of life
Salvia.S said:

Stunning! Your poem weaves together spirituality, nature, and human experience in a captivating way. The imagery is vivid, and the themes are both personal and universally relatable.
Well done!!!!!

May 15th, 2025 04:44

Dust of life
David Wakeling said:

A great poem about star-gazing and the human condition.Very cleverly constructed as usual.Very powerful mi amigo

May 15th, 2025 04:28

Give and take
Caring dove said:

Lovely and interesting writing .. I liked the read ) there’s a softness to the words in this

May 15th, 2025 03:57

Dust of life
Mottakeenur Rehman said:

Profound reflections on life\'s fleeting essence, where dust and divinity intertwine. A poetic dance of nature, myth, and human existence—beautifully haunting.

May 15th, 2025 03:51

Dust of life
Poetic Licence said:

A wonderfully enjoyable read, some lovely lines and imagery, nicely done

May 15th, 2025 03:46

Give and take
Teddy.15 said:

An incredible sense of peace in this beautiful poem your imagery once again is a kudos 🌹

May 15th, 2025 02:56

Give and take
Goldfinch60 said:

Wonderfully true words soren, new worlds exist from those things that are thrown out.

Andy

May 15th, 2025 01:23

Give and take
Dan Williams said:

\"deep thoughts that are mined\' indeed. That\'s what poetry is all about, eh?

May 15th, 2025 00:48



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