Comments received on poems by arqios
as the bugle fades
orchidee said:
Good write A. Happy Anzac Day to you there. How come I know about it, with one of us living \'upside down\' on the other side of the world?! lol. We have VE Day (May) and VJ Day (August) in the UK.
April 25th, 2026 09:49
orchidee said:
Good write A. Happy Anzac Day to you there. How come I know about it, with one of us living \'upside down\' on the other side of the world?! lol. We have VE Day (May) and VJ Day (August) in the UK.
April 25th, 2026 09:49
as the bugle fades
Friendship said:
Nicely written, your poem honors those who have served, promotes community bonds, and reflects on the significance of remembrance in shaping identity and collective history.
April 25th, 2026 08:03
Friendship said:
Nicely written, your poem honors those who have served, promotes community bonds, and reflects on the significance of remembrance in shaping identity and collective history.
April 25th, 2026 08:03
as the bugle fades
Doggerel Dave said:
Voice of dissent here, Rik.
The pontification and hypocrisy which goes with Anzac day is right over the top. And if you read or saw the News, the dawn services the parades and the two up games were larger than ever. Focus on WW1 And WW2, no mention of Vietnam or any of the other conflicts around the world. The proposition that Gallipoli somehow turned or solidified Australia as a nation is being plugged again.
April 25th, 2026 07:11
Doggerel Dave said:
Voice of dissent here, Rik.
The pontification and hypocrisy which goes with Anzac day is right over the top. And if you read or saw the News, the dawn services the parades and the two up games were larger than ever. Focus on WW1 And WW2, no mention of Vietnam or any of the other conflicts around the world. The proposition that Gallipoli somehow turned or solidified Australia as a nation is being plugged again.
April 25th, 2026 07:11
as the bugle fades
Katie B. said:
Moving piece. Love \"letting the day breathe out around us.\" This work crawls softly along and has its own elegance. Great piece.
April 25th, 2026 06:38
Katie B. said:
Moving piece. Love \"letting the day breathe out around us.\" This work crawls softly along and has its own elegance. Great piece.
April 25th, 2026 06:38
as the bugle fades
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that commemorates a time when valor and patriotism meant something, when men were proud to wear a uniform and die for God and family. The sun has faded on that era and only a few lame remain. Very nicely written my friend
April 25th, 2026 06:30
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that commemorates a time when valor and patriotism meant something, when men were proud to wear a uniform and die for God and family. The sun has faded on that era and only a few lame remain. Very nicely written my friend
April 25th, 2026 06:30
a daily challenge
RSM0812 said:
This envokes to me the poetic track of thought in one nicely written line. Great job.
April 25th, 2026 04:17
RSM0812 said:
This envokes to me the poetic track of thought in one nicely written line. Great job.
April 25th, 2026 04:17
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Goldfinch60 said:
Those lines of life can go in differing ways Rik but they always bring us to this place we are in at the moment.
Andy
April 25th, 2026 02:14
Goldfinch60 said:
Those lines of life can go in differing ways Rik but they always bring us to this place we are in at the moment.
Andy
April 25th, 2026 02:14
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Doggerel Dave said:
All yer gotta do is a \'good write\' or \'nicely written\' and you are covered - evidence that you did actually click on the page..........
April 24th, 2026 21:57
Doggerel Dave said:
All yer gotta do is a \'good write\' or \'nicely written\' and you are covered - evidence that you did actually click on the page..........
April 24th, 2026 21:57
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Kevin Hulme said:
I\'ve been Online for only 8 Years. Got to the Party late.
April 24th, 2026 19:02
Kevin Hulme said:
I\'ve been Online for only 8 Years. Got to the Party late.
April 24th, 2026 19:02
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Katie B. said:
Excellent. Loved it. Enjoyed the first two lines.
April 24th, 2026 15:00
Katie B. said:
Excellent. Loved it. Enjoyed the first two lines.
April 24th, 2026 15:00
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Tristan Robert Lange said:
Rik, this moves through that quiet choreography of conversation…lines holding their own space while still belonging to something larger. And that note about nearly three decades online...yeah, mind baffling it is, right? Great write. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 24th, 2026 12:34
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Rik, this moves through that quiet choreography of conversation…lines holding their own space while still belonging to something larger. And that note about nearly three decades online...yeah, mind baffling it is, right? Great write. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 24th, 2026 12:34
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orchidee said:
I lost the thread of anything cryptic as soon as I started! lol.
April 24th, 2026 08:39
orchidee said:
I lost the thread of anything cryptic as soon as I started! lol.
April 24th, 2026 08:39
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sorenbarrett said:
Everything has its own place and contribution but in a larger picture it seems a whole. A most cubist style that makes me think of a poetic Picasso
April 24th, 2026 06:14
sorenbarrett said:
Everything has its own place and contribution but in a larger picture it seems a whole. A most cubist style that makes me think of a poetic Picasso
April 24th, 2026 06:14
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Goldfinch60 said:
That grief changes in many ways Rik but all come good eventually.
Andy
April 24th, 2026 01:19
Goldfinch60 said:
That grief changes in many ways Rik but all come good eventually.
Andy
April 24th, 2026 01:19
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Kevin Hulme said:
The Sun Rise does sometimes have a Healing Quality. Enjoyed.
April 23rd, 2026 19:00
Kevin Hulme said:
The Sun Rise does sometimes have a Healing Quality. Enjoyed.
April 23rd, 2026 19:00
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Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, I’ve felt that kind of quiet easing before…where grief doesn’t leave, but it softens just enough to breathe again. Very relatable. This brought that space back clearly. Strong piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
April 23rd, 2026 08:56
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, I’ve felt that kind of quiet easing before…where grief doesn’t leave, but it softens just enough to breathe again. Very relatable. This brought that space back clearly. Strong piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
April 23rd, 2026 08:56
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Friendship said:
Beautifully written. Your poem addresses themes of loss, grief, and the natural world, particularly how morning light can symbolize hope and healing, albeit temporarily, for those who are in mourning.
April 23rd, 2026 06:51
Friendship said:
Beautifully written. Your poem addresses themes of loss, grief, and the natural world, particularly how morning light can symbolize hope and healing, albeit temporarily, for those who are in mourning.
April 23rd, 2026 06:51
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sorenbarrett said:
There is softness with this poem a tenderness and glow that settles like dust particles in that ray of light through the window pane. The concept of borrowed light enhances the view that we all are borrowed here even time and light. Lovely my dear friend and a fave
April 23rd, 2026 06:14
sorenbarrett said:
There is softness with this poem a tenderness and glow that settles like dust particles in that ray of light through the window pane. The concept of borrowed light enhances the view that we all are borrowed here even time and light. Lovely my dear friend and a fave
April 23rd, 2026 06:14
not the words
Goldfinch60 said:
Feelings can overcome so many bad things in life Rik.
Andy
April 23rd, 2026 01:22
Goldfinch60 said:
Feelings can overcome so many bad things in life Rik.
Andy
April 23rd, 2026 01:22
not the words
Mutley Ravishes said:
Now what was Bruce Lee saying about the \"finger pointing at the moon\"?!
April 22nd, 2026 19:00
Mutley Ravishes said:
Now what was Bruce Lee saying about the \"finger pointing at the moon\"?!
April 22nd, 2026 19:00
not the words
Kevin Hulme said:
When you read a Poem that Produces a Strong feeling: It\'s something else.
Good Write.
April 22nd, 2026 18:27
Kevin Hulme said:
When you read a Poem that Produces a Strong feeling: It\'s something else.
Good Write.
April 22nd, 2026 18:27
not the words
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this is all about that restraint…saying just enough, then letting it open on its own. That final turn really stayed with me…you trust it, and it works. I’ve chased that kind of balance myself. This lands clean and strong. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 22nd, 2026 09:23
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this is all about that restraint…saying just enough, then letting it open on its own. That final turn really stayed with me…you trust it, and it works. I’ve chased that kind of balance myself. This lands clean and strong. Powerful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 22nd, 2026 09:23
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