Comments received on poems by arqios
turning clean
Thomas W Case said:
Lyrical and restrained—this moves like time itself pressing gently but persistently on the body.
The grit is in the repetition: motion continuing even when everything inside is asking for stillness.
April 21st, 2026 08:32
Thomas W Case said:
Lyrical and restrained—this moves like time itself pressing gently but persistently on the body.
The grit is in the repetition: motion continuing even when everything inside is asking for stillness.
April 21st, 2026 08:32
turning clean
Paul Bell said:
This reads like a journey of despair, and sadly there seems no end to it.
Even when things turn bright, something changes it back.
April 21st, 2026 07:56
Paul Bell said:
This reads like a journey of despair, and sadly there seems no end to it.
Even when things turn bright, something changes it back.
April 21st, 2026 07:56
turning clean
sorenbarrett said:
These words raise like smoke drifting through light and dark making bends and swirling trying to find meaning and shape in a world of change from day to night and seasons. Well written my friend
April 21st, 2026 06:49
sorenbarrett said:
These words raise like smoke drifting through light and dark making bends and swirling trying to find meaning and shape in a world of change from day to night and seasons. Well written my friend
April 21st, 2026 06:49
turning clean
Friendship said:
Your poem captures the struggle to find solace and meaning amid life\'s inevitable cycles of sorrow and renewal.
April 21st, 2026 06:20
Friendship said:
Your poem captures the struggle to find solace and meaning amid life\'s inevitable cycles of sorrow and renewal.
April 21st, 2026 06:20
a morning like this
NafisaSB said:
Wishing many more such serene and peaceful moments and mornings 👍
April 21st, 2026 03:20
NafisaSB said:
Wishing many more such serene and peaceful moments and mornings 👍
April 21st, 2026 03:20
a daily challenge
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Amen. May it be so, my friend. A great challenge indeed. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 20th, 2026 10:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Amen. May it be so, my friend. A great challenge indeed. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 20th, 2026 10:36
a daily challenge
orchidee said:
Good write A. I got me own problem - reaching between the two \'s\'s of \'sMILEs\' - it\'s a mile between them. There, I\'ve made any crypticness easy for ya. I\'ve spelt out the answer in capitals.
And since when was I cryptic? About once every 24 years or summat. lol.
April 20th, 2026 08:26
orchidee said:
Good write A. I got me own problem - reaching between the two \'s\'s of \'sMILEs\' - it\'s a mile between them. There, I\'ve made any crypticness easy for ya. I\'ve spelt out the answer in capitals.
And since when was I cryptic? About once every 24 years or summat. lol.
April 20th, 2026 08:26
a daily challenge
sorenbarrett said:
Now there is a challenge that requires continual attention and great sensitivity
April 20th, 2026 06:38
sorenbarrett said:
Now there is a challenge that requires continual attention and great sensitivity
April 20th, 2026 06:38
a morning like this
RSM0812 said:
Vivid in imagery and poetic style. Enjoyed very much.
April 20th, 2026 04:36
RSM0812 said:
Vivid in imagery and poetic style. Enjoyed very much.
April 20th, 2026 04:36
the horn keeps its own track
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words Rik, friendships are so important in our lives.
Andy
April 20th, 2026 00:50
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words Rik, friendships are so important in our lives.
Andy
April 20th, 2026 00:50
the horn keeps its own track
Kevin Hulme said:
Never seen the Movie. But you paint a good picture with words . Enjoyable Read b
April 19th, 2026 20:01
Kevin Hulme said:
Never seen the Movie. But you paint a good picture with words . Enjoyable Read b
April 19th, 2026 20:01
the horn keeps its own track
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this hit me hard…there’s a quiet, almost sacred stillness running through it. It feels like something ancient and personal at the same time…not loud, but deeply felt. That calm gravity lingers. Powerful piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 19th, 2026 09:19
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this hit me hard…there’s a quiet, almost sacred stillness running through it. It feels like something ancient and personal at the same time…not loud, but deeply felt. That calm gravity lingers. Powerful piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 19th, 2026 09:19
a morning like this
Paul Bell said:
It is amazing what you can pick up on a early morning stroll.
This is why you need a keen eye on a wander.
Mind you, now that fuel\'s dissappearing, we\'ll all be wandering to work in the morning.
April 19th, 2026 06:42
Paul Bell said:
It is amazing what you can pick up on a early morning stroll.
This is why you need a keen eye on a wander.
Mind you, now that fuel\'s dissappearing, we\'ll all be wandering to work in the morning.
April 19th, 2026 06:42
the horn keeps its own track
sorenbarrett said:
Not having seen this movie I find myself at a deficit but it is moving none the less for in it are various themes that seem archetypal and here is a relationship between two boys tied by a relic nicely worded my friend it evokes a mystical feel.
April 19th, 2026 06:12
sorenbarrett said:
Not having seen this movie I find myself at a deficit but it is moving none the less for in it are various themes that seem archetypal and here is a relationship between two boys tied by a relic nicely worded my friend it evokes a mystical feel.
April 19th, 2026 06:12
the horn keeps its own track
Katie B. said:
Love, \"where the sky folds low.\" Great imagery!
April 19th, 2026 05:15
Katie B. said:
Love, \"where the sky folds low.\" Great imagery!
April 19th, 2026 05:15
the horn keeps its own track
Friendship said:
A nicely written poem on friendship. Your poem serves as a meditation on the power of memory and the connections formed through shared experiences. The poet suggests that even in a vast world, personal connections can illuminate paths through darkness and uncertainty.
April 19th, 2026 05:12
Friendship said:
A nicely written poem on friendship. Your poem serves as a meditation on the power of memory and the connections formed through shared experiences. The poet suggests that even in a vast world, personal connections can illuminate paths through darkness and uncertainty.
April 19th, 2026 05:12
a morning like this
NafisaSB said:
wow- smallest things fuel your imagination and the verses spout out - great !
April 19th, 2026 02:19
NafisaSB said:
wow- smallest things fuel your imagination and the verses spout out - great !
April 19th, 2026 02:19
a morning like this
Goldfinch60 said:
So much can be gathered each day of our lives Rik.
Andy
April 19th, 2026 01:17
Goldfinch60 said:
So much can be gathered each day of our lives Rik.
Andy
April 19th, 2026 01:17
a morning like this
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this carries that gentle act of gathering…not just objects, but moments and attention. The way those small, forgotten things slowly become a shape feels honest and unforced. It’s calm, reflective, and quietly meaningful. Strong piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 18th, 2026 20:52
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this carries that gentle act of gathering…not just objects, but moments and attention. The way those small, forgotten things slowly become a shape feels honest and unforced. It’s calm, reflective, and quietly meaningful. Strong piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
April 18th, 2026 20:52
a morning like this
Kevin Hulme said:
The things that make up everyday life. Well said.
April 18th, 2026 18:47
Kevin Hulme said:
The things that make up everyday life. Well said.
April 18th, 2026 18:47
a morning like this
Jerry Reynolds said:
Good write, arqios. I enjoyed the read.
April 18th, 2026 15:27
Jerry Reynolds said:
Good write, arqios. I enjoyed the read.
April 18th, 2026 15:27
a morning like this
Katie B. said:
Treasures found in what a day brings. Tell me more, is there a deeper meaning behind the obvious.
April 18th, 2026 05:15
Katie B. said:
Treasures found in what a day brings. Tell me more, is there a deeper meaning behind the obvious.
April 18th, 2026 05:15
a morning like this
sorenbarrett said:
This reminds me of a person I knew that would gather bits and pieces that they formed into artwork. It also is a metaphor for me of those things we gather along the day that becomes our psychological, metaphysical, formation of each day. Lovely Cryptic
April 18th, 2026 05:12
sorenbarrett said:
This reminds me of a person I knew that would gather bits and pieces that they formed into artwork. It also is a metaphor for me of those things we gather along the day that becomes our psychological, metaphysical, formation of each day. Lovely Cryptic
April 18th, 2026 05:12
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