Comments received on poems by arqios
the shadows that follow
Katie B. said:
The power seems to lie in the figure that is the shadow. Well-crafted and enjoyable read.
June 2nd, 2026 06:07
Katie B. said:
The power seems to lie in the figure that is the shadow. Well-crafted and enjoyable read.
June 2nd, 2026 06:07
the shadows that follow
sorenbarrett said:
The very brevity of this work bodes depth of meaning the forces involved air and wind imply the restlessness already mentioned. The tugging and leaning effect. Then there is the following of the shadow. This well could be social movement or individual change. A powerful write my friend
June 2nd, 2026 05:35
sorenbarrett said:
The very brevity of this work bodes depth of meaning the forces involved air and wind imply the restlessness already mentioned. The tugging and leaning effect. Then there is the following of the shadow. This well could be social movement or individual change. A powerful write my friend
June 2nd, 2026 05:35
workshop on the hill
NafisaSB said:
A man committed to his work - seeking no attention - letting his work speak for him - what a wonderful way of presenting how actions can speak louder than words, and advertisement is not always necessary.
June 2nd, 2026 02:10
NafisaSB said:
A man committed to his work - seeking no attention - letting his work speak for him - what a wonderful way of presenting how actions can speak louder than words, and advertisement is not always necessary.
June 2nd, 2026 02:10
melded roads
Mutley Ravishes said:
Yet another poem of power, Arqios! Homely, yet the line with \"vastness\" transported me out into the cosmos.
June 1st, 2026 19:41
Mutley Ravishes said:
Yet another poem of power, Arqios! Homely, yet the line with \"vastness\" transported me out into the cosmos.
June 1st, 2026 19:41
melded roads
Kevin Hulme said:
My take on this : Loved ones who are no longer here, still remain because of their influence on our life\'s. It\'s strange how I say the same \'Sayings\' that my Mother or Father used to say.
A fave right there.
June 1st, 2026 19:33
Kevin Hulme said:
My take on this : Loved ones who are no longer here, still remain because of their influence on our life\'s. It\'s strange how I say the same \'Sayings\' that my Mother or Father used to say.
A fave right there.
June 1st, 2026 19:33
melded roads
Friendship said:
lovely written. your poem \"melded roads\" explores the enduring impact of relationships and memories of those who have passed away. It reflects on how the lessons and experiences of loved ones continue to influence the poet\'s life, emphasizing gratitude and the idea of continuation rather than burden.
June 1st, 2026 18:58
Friendship said:
lovely written. your poem \"melded roads\" explores the enduring impact of relationships and memories of those who have passed away. It reflects on how the lessons and experiences of loved ones continue to influence the poet\'s life, emphasizing gratitude and the idea of continuation rather than burden.
June 1st, 2026 18:58
melded roads
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, this really moved me. What struck me most is the gentleness of it. So many poems about those who have shaped us lean toward grief or obligation, but this feels rooted in gratitude. \"Not so much burden. / As continuation.\" especially stayed with me. There is something deeply comforting in the idea that the good we receive from others keeps moving forward through our own lives. Quiet, thoughtful, and beautifully written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 1st, 2026 17:57
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, this really moved me. What struck me most is the gentleness of it. So many poems about those who have shaped us lean toward grief or obligation, but this feels rooted in gratitude. \"Not so much burden. / As continuation.\" especially stayed with me. There is something deeply comforting in the idea that the good we receive from others keeps moving forward through our own lives. Quiet, thoughtful, and beautifully written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 1st, 2026 17:57
melded roads
sorenbarrett said:
Once again Cryptic I venture a guess at how it struck me. To me what is being referred to is memories they stay with me in my decisions, in my work and through the day. \"What the years removed\", such a great way to refer to the past \"time keeps\" kept in memory. And what lingers but memories. The last lines work as well because what I choose to keep as memories are not the bad or burdens but the good that make a continuation. A lovely write my friend
June 1st, 2026 11:03
sorenbarrett said:
Once again Cryptic I venture a guess at how it struck me. To me what is being referred to is memories they stay with me in my decisions, in my work and through the day. \"What the years removed\", such a great way to refer to the past \"time keeps\" kept in memory. And what lingers but memories. The last lines work as well because what I choose to keep as memories are not the bad or burdens but the good that make a continuation. A lovely write my friend
June 1st, 2026 11:03
sanctuary
Goldfinch60 said:
You have found your place of peace and quiet Rik, we all find them somewhere.
Andy
June 1st, 2026 01:53
Goldfinch60 said:
You have found your place of peace and quiet Rik, we all find them somewhere.
Andy
June 1st, 2026 01:53
sanctuary
Kevin Hulme said:
Something Calming about a Church. And Cool on a Hot Day. Enjoyed.
May 31st, 2026 18:43
Kevin Hulme said:
Something Calming about a Church. And Cool on a Hot Day. Enjoyed.
May 31st, 2026 18:43
sanctuary
David Wakeling said:
Wonderful beginning amigo. Light does snail its way around.A descriptive look at the morning and our humble place in the scheme of things.Very enjoyable read bro.
May 31st, 2026 16:59
David Wakeling said:
Wonderful beginning amigo. Light does snail its way around.A descriptive look at the morning and our humble place in the scheme of things.Very enjoyable read bro.
May 31st, 2026 16:59
sanctuary
orchidee said:
A fine write A. So you found out the meaning of Carpe Diem - \'the day held long enough\'. Unlike me - by the time I found out, it was dark, and no day left to seize. Doh! lol.
May 31st, 2026 11:35
orchidee said:
A fine write A. So you found out the meaning of Carpe Diem - \'the day held long enough\'. Unlike me - by the time I found out, it was dark, and no day left to seize. Doh! lol.
May 31st, 2026 11:35
sanctuary
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, what stayed with me was the light \"snailed across the stone.\" What an unexpected and wonderful phrase. It immediately slows the pace of the poem and invites the reader into that same attentive way of seeing. A lovely piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 31st, 2026 10:56
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, what stayed with me was the light \"snailed across the stone.\" What an unexpected and wonderful phrase. It immediately slows the pace of the poem and invites the reader into that same attentive way of seeing. A lovely piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 31st, 2026 10:56
sanctuary
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic I do not know if it was intended but this held a deep and hidden meaning for me. As a church it symbolizes man\'s held beliefs. I find myself standing at the side wall of these beliefs. Central beliefs seem to open outward to the masses, holding steady and as the poem states nothing in it call to me. I remain at the edge listening to the media, those that call for religious belief and faith, politics. I listen to their confident words but remain at the edge. And there I abide. the image of light as a snail pairs the two greatest opposites the speed of light and the slow crawling snail and indeed in its journey it appears that light in its movement across earthly terrain crawls at a snails pace. An illusion just as are the religious, political, news transitions. The word sanctuary holds special meaning here. Very deep Cryptic and a fave
May 31st, 2026 05:52
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic I do not know if it was intended but this held a deep and hidden meaning for me. As a church it symbolizes man\'s held beliefs. I find myself standing at the side wall of these beliefs. Central beliefs seem to open outward to the masses, holding steady and as the poem states nothing in it call to me. I remain at the edge listening to the media, those that call for religious belief and faith, politics. I listen to their confident words but remain at the edge. And there I abide. the image of light as a snail pairs the two greatest opposites the speed of light and the slow crawling snail and indeed in its journey it appears that light in its movement across earthly terrain crawls at a snails pace. An illusion just as are the religious, political, news transitions. The word sanctuary holds special meaning here. Very deep Cryptic and a fave
May 31st, 2026 05:52
poem’s manifesto
Goldfinch60 said:
Each word written is from the heart and mind Rik.
Andy
May 31st, 2026 01:44
Goldfinch60 said:
Each word written is from the heart and mind Rik.
Andy
May 31st, 2026 01:44
backward-facing carriage
rhmn_7 said:
You have inspired me to get on a diesel train someday. I hope it feels the same as your poem...
May 31st, 2026 01:12
rhmn_7 said:
You have inspired me to get on a diesel train someday. I hope it feels the same as your poem...
May 31st, 2026 01:12
poem’s manifesto
Kevin Hulme said:
We all have our favourite Poems . And the last line said it all.
Good Write.
May 30th, 2026 19:27
Kevin Hulme said:
We all have our favourite Poems . And the last line said it all.
Good Write.
May 30th, 2026 19:27
poem’s manifesto
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, I was especially drawn to the ending. “Continuing beyond the final word” captures something true about the best poems...they don\'t really end when the text stops. They continue unfolding in the reader long afterward. Beautiful piece, Arqios. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 30th, 2026 10:25
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, I was especially drawn to the ending. “Continuing beyond the final word” captures something true about the best poems...they don\'t really end when the text stops. They continue unfolding in the reader long afterward. Beautiful piece, Arqios. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 30th, 2026 10:25
backward-facing carriage
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, what struck me most is the poem\'s quiet resistance to symbolism. “A suitcase thuds against metal. / Symbolic of something vague” made me smile. There is a gentle self-awareness throughout the piece that keeps it grounded even as it drifts into reflection. Beautifully done, Rik. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 30th, 2026 10:14
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, what struck me most is the poem\'s quiet resistance to symbolism. “A suitcase thuds against metal. / Symbolic of something vague” made me smile. There is a gentle self-awareness throughout the piece that keeps it grounded even as it drifts into reflection. Beautifully done, Rik. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 30th, 2026 10:14
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