Comments received on poems by arqios
an architect’s aperture
Goldfinch60 said:
The truth is out there Rik but sometimes it is inconceivable.
Andy
March 13th, 2026 02:44
Goldfinch60 said:
The truth is out there Rik but sometimes it is inconceivable.
Andy
March 13th, 2026 02:44
an architect’s aperture
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, this has a quiet sense of release running through it…the shedding of “Always” and the laying down of the mask feels like a moment of deep self-recognition. The tone carries a calm dignity that makes the ending especially powerful. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 12th, 2026 09:53
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, this has a quiet sense of release running through it…the shedding of “Always” and the laying down of the mask feels like a moment of deep self-recognition. The tone carries a calm dignity that makes the ending especially powerful. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 12th, 2026 09:53
an architect’s aperture
sorenbarrett said:
Some would call this God others nature. A deeply spiritual poem of creation, physics laws, cosmic winds. The great architect of the universe. The first stanza describes so poetically the mystery of the entity beneath hidden behind the wool of eternity \"always\". People design him in what they believe telling him what he should be or look like. They dress him in their fine wardrobe of silk and silver pins but this is not a cage for light. \"The fractal begins to breath\" a lovely description of the infinite. The last stanza captured me the most with its poetic meshing of opposites and merging of what seems an enigma into nature itself. This is one of your finest Cryptic a most lovely write that struck me as simply brilliant!! It touches the soul a definite fave
March 12th, 2026 05:53
sorenbarrett said:
Some would call this God others nature. A deeply spiritual poem of creation, physics laws, cosmic winds. The great architect of the universe. The first stanza describes so poetically the mystery of the entity beneath hidden behind the wool of eternity \"always\". People design him in what they believe telling him what he should be or look like. They dress him in their fine wardrobe of silk and silver pins but this is not a cage for light. \"The fractal begins to breath\" a lovely description of the infinite. The last stanza captured me the most with its poetic meshing of opposites and merging of what seems an enigma into nature itself. This is one of your finest Cryptic a most lovely write that struck me as simply brilliant!! It touches the soul a definite fave
March 12th, 2026 05:53
drifter’s melody
Kevin Hulme said:
\'\'But I am the Shadow and you are the Sun \'\'.
A good Write.
March 11th, 2026 10:31
Kevin Hulme said:
\'\'But I am the Shadow and you are the Sun \'\'.
A good Write.
March 11th, 2026 10:31
drifter’s melody
2781 said:
See, I went straight to fishing!
Drifting for flathead.
Then it hit me. Amazing where this stuff can take you.
Nicely done, your a champion.
March 11th, 2026 08:23
2781 said:
See, I went straight to fishing!
Drifting for flathead.
Then it hit me. Amazing where this stuff can take you.
Nicely done, your a champion.
March 11th, 2026 08:23
drifter’s melody
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this reminded me how some relationships remain quietly present even when years pass between them. That idea of being part of the same pattern despite drifting apart feels very real. You captured that lingering connection beautifully. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 11th, 2026 08:08
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this reminded me how some relationships remain quietly present even when years pass between them. That idea of being part of the same pattern despite drifting apart feels very real. You captured that lingering connection beautifully. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 11th, 2026 08:08
drifter’s melody
Katie B. said:
Lovely,, rich poem full of truths. Great share!
March 11th, 2026 07:33
Katie B. said:
Lovely,, rich poem full of truths. Great share!
March 11th, 2026 07:33
drifter’s melody
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic this is a beautiful and insightful poem that speaks to me.
\"You may see a fool
for the way I run,
But I am the shadow,
and you are the sun—\"
What a wonderful way to place the tie between two. Metaphoric for sure and so more applicable in that light. Nicely written and a fave my friend
March 11th, 2026 05:21
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic this is a beautiful and insightful poem that speaks to me.
\"You may see a fool
for the way I run,
But I am the shadow,
and you are the sun—\"
What a wonderful way to place the tie between two. Metaphoric for sure and so more applicable in that light. Nicely written and a fave my friend
March 11th, 2026 05:21
never in the hands
Tom Dylan said:
A fine write, mate. There\'s a line in a song, Waterfall by Stone Roses, \'Stands on shifting sands.\' Your poem reminded me of that. Nicely done.
March 11th, 2026 03:18
Tom Dylan said:
A fine write, mate. There\'s a line in a song, Waterfall by Stone Roses, \'Stands on shifting sands.\' Your poem reminded me of that. Nicely done.
March 11th, 2026 03:18
never in the hands
Goldfinch60 said:
What ever happens Rik we must still keep moving forward in our lives.
Andy
March 11th, 2026 02:04
Goldfinch60 said:
What ever happens Rik we must still keep moving forward in our lives.
Andy
March 11th, 2026 02:04
never in the hands
David Wakeling said:
Yes we travel this crazy escalator called Earth and wonder why we fall over so much.A thoughtful piece mi amigo
March 10th, 2026 19:19
David Wakeling said:
Yes we travel this crazy escalator called Earth and wonder why we fall over so much.A thoughtful piece mi amigo
March 10th, 2026 19:19
never in the hands
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this hit me hard…there’s a quiet instability running through the whole piece. Everything feels just slightly off balance, like the ground is shifting beneath ordinary life. The way you bring it back to the body at the end lands perfectly…“that never shows in the hands.” Beautifully restrained work, Rik. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 10th, 2026 09:47
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this hit me hard…there’s a quiet instability running through the whole piece. Everything feels just slightly off balance, like the ground is shifting beneath ordinary life. The way you bring it back to the body at the end lands perfectly…“that never shows in the hands.” Beautifully restrained work, Rik. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 10th, 2026 09:47
never in the hands
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed I feel the ground shifting at times and I have to reach out to steady myself. It is that loss of balance as if one closes one\'s eyes and lifts one\'s head back. I learned years ago not to do it on a ladder. There is that feeling of change in this poem but a change one does not wish to show. Is it weakness or age or are they the same. Well done Cryptic
March 10th, 2026 06:57
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed I feel the ground shifting at times and I have to reach out to steady myself. It is that loss of balance as if one closes one\'s eyes and lifts one\'s head back. I learned years ago not to do it on a ladder. There is that feeling of change in this poem but a change one does not wish to show. Is it weakness or age or are they the same. Well done Cryptic
March 10th, 2026 06:57
Rotterdam
Goldfinch60 said:
We can look back and se so many awful things that have happened Rik, we can but hope that it will all stop happening.
Andy
March 10th, 2026 01:57
Goldfinch60 said:
We can look back and se so many awful things that have happened Rik, we can but hope that it will all stop happening.
Andy
March 10th, 2026 01:57
Rotterdam
Kevin Hulme said:
Always worth knowing the History of a place .
I suppose some scars are well hidden.
March 9th, 2026 18:21
Kevin Hulme said:
Always worth knowing the History of a place .
I suppose some scars are well hidden.
March 9th, 2026 18:21
Rotterdam
Doggerel Dave said:
Amazing healing and resilience. A time portrait. Thanks Rik
March 9th, 2026 16:32
Doggerel Dave said:
Amazing healing and resilience. A time portrait. Thanks Rik
March 9th, 2026 16:32
Rotterdam
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this carries a quiet weight…that contrast between the bright day and the memory of what once happened on those same streets. It feels like standing in a place where history still breathes beneath ordinary life. The ending lands with a sobering reminder. Powerful piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 9th, 2026 08:31
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this carries a quiet weight…that contrast between the bright day and the memory of what once happened on those same streets. It feels like standing in a place where history still breathes beneath ordinary life. The ending lands with a sobering reminder. Powerful piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 9th, 2026 08:31
Rotterdam
sorenbarrett said:
It is the metaphor that I took from this poem that gets the fave my friend. How easily we forget the past, which in many instances is so healthy but can also if we do not remember how can we learn from it. Cosmetics on any face make it more attractive but also hide what lies beneath. Well written Cryptic
March 9th, 2026 06:32
sorenbarrett said:
It is the metaphor that I took from this poem that gets the fave my friend. How easily we forget the past, which in many instances is so healthy but can also if we do not remember how can we learn from it. Cosmetics on any face make it more attractive but also hide what lies beneath. Well written Cryptic
March 9th, 2026 06:32
Jacobin paranoia
Doggerel Dave said:
\'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times....so far like the present\'... surely Chubb and Yale have it under control today... But things ain\'t looking good....And I might begin to worry what might be coming through the roof... four minute shower in order...
I found it a smooth but sinister write, Rik.
March 8th, 2026 01:50
Doggerel Dave said:
\'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times....so far like the present\'... surely Chubb and Yale have it under control today... But things ain\'t looking good....And I might begin to worry what might be coming through the roof... four minute shower in order...
I found it a smooth but sinister write, Rik.
March 8th, 2026 01:50
Jacobin paranoia
Kevin Hulme said:
Or Stabbed in the Shower like Janet Leigh.
Enjoyable Poem.
March 7th, 2026 21:17
Kevin Hulme said:
Or Stabbed in the Shower like Janet Leigh.
Enjoyable Poem.
March 7th, 2026 21:17
Jacobin paranoia
Jerry Reynolds said:
A fine write, arqios. Keep the doors locked.
March 7th, 2026 18:08
Jerry Reynolds said:
A fine write, arqios. Keep the doors locked.
March 7th, 2026 18:08
Jacobin paranoia
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this carries such an eerie calm…like the quiet before something terrible breaks the surface. The stillness of the bath slowly giving way to that historical dread lands beautifully. It left me with a real chill. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 7th, 2026 09:55
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this carries such an eerie calm…like the quiet before something terrible breaks the surface. The stillness of the bath slowly giving way to that historical dread lands beautifully. It left me with a real chill. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 7th, 2026 09:55
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