Comments received on poems by arqios
the plunge
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting concept Cryptic I often trip over commas left laying around and once in a while step in muddy pools of homophones stubbing my toe on misspellings. I have plenty of scraps but my buildings are often set on poor footings and roofs leak. Nicely done my friend
January 27th, 2026 05:49
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting concept Cryptic I often trip over commas left laying around and once in a while step in muddy pools of homophones stubbing my toe on misspellings. I have plenty of scraps but my buildings are often set on poor footings and roofs leak. Nicely done my friend
January 27th, 2026 05:49
Are Ya Done!?
Goldfinch60 said:
So very true Rik, nowadays you barely see scabs on children\'s knees as we did in our childhood times.
Andy
January 27th, 2026 02:27
Goldfinch60 said:
So very true Rik, nowadays you barely see scabs on children\'s knees as we did in our childhood times.
Andy
January 27th, 2026 02:27
Are Ya Done!?
Dan Williams said:
\"as if the sound itself could clean a wound\' sets a wonderful tone here, Then \"inventing danger\" and \"a kind of sunset souvenir\" add color and character. Nicely done.
January 27th, 2026 01:23
Dan Williams said:
\"as if the sound itself could clean a wound\' sets a wonderful tone here, Then \"inventing danger\" and \"a kind of sunset souvenir\" add color and character. Nicely done.
January 27th, 2026 01:23
Are Ya Done!?
Friendship said:
Your poem brought back my childhood experiences of playing outside, getting hurt, and the ritual of applying iodine to wounds. It reflects on the physical and emotional marks left by these experiences, portraying a sense of nostalgia and the fleeting nature of childhood.
January 26th, 2026 16:08
Friendship said:
Your poem brought back my childhood experiences of playing outside, getting hurt, and the ritual of applying iodine to wounds. It reflects on the physical and emotional marks left by these experiences, portraying a sense of nostalgia and the fleeting nature of childhood.
January 26th, 2026 16:08
Are Ya Done!?
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this took me straight back. The ritual of injury and reassurance, the half-brave protest, the quiet tenderness underneath it all…it feels universal in the best way. It stirred something familiar and gentle. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 26th, 2026 09:07
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this took me straight back. The ritual of injury and reassurance, the half-brave protest, the quiet tenderness underneath it all…it feels universal in the best way. It stirred something familiar and gentle. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 26th, 2026 09:07
Are Ya Done!?
Katie B. said:
I really enjoyed this! Great imagery and vivid memories. Well done.
January 26th, 2026 08:35
Katie B. said:
I really enjoyed this! Great imagery and vivid memories. Well done.
January 26th, 2026 08:35
Are Ya Done!?
Jerry Reynolds said:
A fine write, arqios. A sweet walk down the dusty red dirt road of youth with Iodine and castoroil.
January 26th, 2026 07:49
Jerry Reynolds said:
A fine write, arqios. A sweet walk down the dusty red dirt road of youth with Iodine and castoroil.
January 26th, 2026 07:49
Are Ya Done!?
Doggerel Dave said:
Wot no condy\'s crystals? All the same, you got me, as memories came flooding back.
Thanks Rik.
January 26th, 2026 06:36
Doggerel Dave said:
Wot no condy\'s crystals? All the same, you got me, as memories came flooding back.
Thanks Rik.
January 26th, 2026 06:36
Are Ya Done!?
sorenbarrett said:
I remember well that bottle and the smell with the red tint. It is a flash of yesterday and its sting. What good it did was about as good as the advice they gave me. A good read my friend.
January 26th, 2026 05:56
sorenbarrett said:
I remember well that bottle and the smell with the red tint. It is a flash of yesterday and its sting. What good it did was about as good as the advice they gave me. A good read my friend.
January 26th, 2026 05:56
reflected light
Goldfinch60 said:
That peace is with me as well Rik, it certainly comes with old age and we are very lucky to be here in that peace.
Andy
January 26th, 2026 02:49
Goldfinch60 said:
That peace is with me as well Rik, it certainly comes with old age and we are very lucky to be here in that peace.
Andy
January 26th, 2026 02:49
reflected light
orchidee said:
Good write T. You cool now in that terrazzo thingy? Yes, there\'s \'heated\' emotions too, maybe noisy or \'unquiet\'.
And breeze now, not wind, in the \'evening\' of life. Not that you\'re \'old\', but Goldfinch and I are millions of years old, so we say! lol.
January 25th, 2026 12:32
orchidee said:
Good write T. You cool now in that terrazzo thingy? Yes, there\'s \'heated\' emotions too, maybe noisy or \'unquiet\'.
And breeze now, not wind, in the \'evening\' of life. Not that you\'re \'old\', but Goldfinch and I are millions of years old, so we say! lol.
January 25th, 2026 12:32
reflected light
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this poem feels like a resting place. The journey you describe doesn’t end in triumph, but in stillness, reflection, and self-trust. Imagining this may find its own special spot in its reading feels exactly right…it deserves to be returned to. A beautiful, calm piece, dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 25th, 2026 11:00
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this poem feels like a resting place. The journey you describe doesn’t end in triumph, but in stillness, reflection, and self-trust. Imagining this may find its own special spot in its reading feels exactly right…it deserves to be returned to. A beautiful, calm piece, dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 25th, 2026 11:00
reflected light
Jerry Reynolds said:
Beautiful, arqios. I can relate to every line.
January 25th, 2026 08:53
Jerry Reynolds said:
Beautiful, arqios. I can relate to every line.
January 25th, 2026 08:53
reflected light
Thomas W Case said:
This feels like the long exhale after a life well lived.
Quiet wisdom settles into every line, and it feels earned.
January 25th, 2026 07:36
Thomas W Case said:
This feels like the long exhale after a life well lived.
Quiet wisdom settles into every line, and it feels earned.
January 25th, 2026 07:36
reflected light
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic this is a lovely reflection on the aging process each line giving emphasis of what was and now is (chasing the wind as opposed to walking with the breeze) a calmer time where energy is now turned inward and where tunes are now mere whispers. The flavors now mellowing, the floor now cooled from the warmth of the past still a memory, wrinkles the map of years, a reservoir of strength built up over years now gives quiet and peace. A fave
January 25th, 2026 07:14
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic this is a lovely reflection on the aging process each line giving emphasis of what was and now is (chasing the wind as opposed to walking with the breeze) a calmer time where energy is now turned inward and where tunes are now mere whispers. The flavors now mellowing, the floor now cooled from the warmth of the past still a memory, wrinkles the map of years, a reservoir of strength built up over years now gives quiet and peace. A fave
January 25th, 2026 07:14
reflected light
Mutley Ravishes said:
You`re hitting them out of the park, Arqios!
January 25th, 2026 06:31
Mutley Ravishes said:
You`re hitting them out of the park, Arqios!
January 25th, 2026 06:31
at first light
Goldfinch60 said:
I am up at six every morning Rik and see the dawns light many days, such a wonderful start to the day.
Andy
January 25th, 2026 02:58
Goldfinch60 said:
I am up at six every morning Rik and see the dawns light many days, such a wonderful start to the day.
Andy
January 25th, 2026 02:58
at first light
Elaine P. said:
arqios,
What a thoughtful way to start the day. Thank you for the suggestion.
Elaine
January 24th, 2026 20:08
Elaine P. said:
arqios,
What a thoughtful way to start the day. Thank you for the suggestion.
Elaine
January 24th, 2026 20:08
at first light
Tristan Robert Lange said:
I love the line, “Tomorrow’s whispers guide us\". It\'s really stayed with me. It suggests guidance without force…possibility without pressure. Paired with the closing embrace of the present, it gives the poem a soft but purposeful arc. Beautifully handled, my dear friend.. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 24th, 2026 10:29
Tristan Robert Lange said:
I love the line, “Tomorrow’s whispers guide us\". It\'s really stayed with me. It suggests guidance without force…possibility without pressure. Paired with the closing embrace of the present, it gives the poem a soft but purposeful arc. Beautifully handled, my dear friend.. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 24th, 2026 10:29
at first light
Mutley Ravishes said:
Arqios, innocence of past years...I guess when I was a kid. However, when I grew up? An intriguing line (well, to me anyways!)
Btw, that picture. It`s something else!
January 24th, 2026 06:45
Mutley Ravishes said:
Arqios, innocence of past years...I guess when I was a kid. However, when I grew up? An intriguing line (well, to me anyways!)
Btw, that picture. It`s something else!
January 24th, 2026 06:45
at first light
Doggerel Dave said:
A morning prayer I would really like to believe....
January 24th, 2026 06:25
Doggerel Dave said:
A morning prayer I would really like to believe....
January 24th, 2026 06:25
at first light
Paul Bell said:
Should be the poem of the week to guide us through the turmoil we call life now.
I will take the words to the football today and hope for the best.
January 24th, 2026 05:50
Paul Bell said:
Should be the poem of the week to guide us through the turmoil we call life now.
I will take the words to the football today and hope for the best.
January 24th, 2026 05:50
at first light
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write to begin a new day and carry us on in the present of the moment. A fave my friend
January 24th, 2026 05:22
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write to begin a new day and carry us on in the present of the moment. A fave my friend
January 24th, 2026 05:22
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