Comments received on poems by arqios
the poet’s barren tale
NafisaSB said:
despite thinking you could not, you did serve
bravo
keep it up - the words will flow naturally
June 17th, 2025 00:27
NafisaSB said:
despite thinking you could not, you did serve
bravo
keep it up - the words will flow naturally
June 17th, 2025 00:27
where shadows do not drown
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Your poem weaves myth and exile with haunting beauty—shadows may shift, but their weight remains. A masterful dance of memory and menace.
June 16th, 2025 20:23
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Your poem weaves myth and exile with haunting beauty—shadows may shift, but their weight remains. A masterful dance of memory and menace.
June 16th, 2025 20:23
veil of the known
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A very wonderful piece, my friend. I love the nature in your poems. Well done! 🌹👏
June 15th, 2025 19:47
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A very wonderful piece, my friend. I love the nature in your poems. Well done! 🌹👏
June 15th, 2025 19:47
veil of the known
Doggerel Dave said:
As I\'m not well versed (oh dear) in metaphor, I only saw an abused river of which there are too many in the world, polluted in the extreme, and the wise decision not to step in.
For me, at that level, perfect sense.
June 15th, 2025 17:37
Doggerel Dave said:
As I\'m not well versed (oh dear) in metaphor, I only saw an abused river of which there are too many in the world, polluted in the extreme, and the wise decision not to step in.
For me, at that level, perfect sense.
June 15th, 2025 17:37
veil of the known
Poetic Licence said:
A very interesting write and curious the writer chooses to not partake, I got the sense of someone walking back through their life and they know and fear what they would see and be told, hence the reluctance to be involved. Whatever the meaning is this is a really enjoyable and engrossing read, thank you
June 15th, 2025 17:07
Poetic Licence said:
A very interesting write and curious the writer chooses to not partake, I got the sense of someone walking back through their life and they know and fear what they would see and be told, hence the reluctance to be involved. Whatever the meaning is this is a really enjoyable and engrossing read, thank you
June 15th, 2025 17:07
veil of the known
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic I believe this is one of your best poems. As I attempt to unravel it and all its metaphor, in splendid unique imagery (The city breaths metal and wire) (Above, the sky bruises with evening) that imprints itself so vividly, I become aware that the feelings it evokes are not so easily put into words, at least words that do it any justice. The blended aroma from food cooked hangs in the air and can not easily be put into words but just enjoyed. The meaning is too deep and it only provokes hunger that would consume if it could. Truly masterful
June 15th, 2025 05:09
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic I believe this is one of your best poems. As I attempt to unravel it and all its metaphor, in splendid unique imagery (The city breaths metal and wire) (Above, the sky bruises with evening) that imprints itself so vividly, I become aware that the feelings it evokes are not so easily put into words, at least words that do it any justice. The blended aroma from food cooked hangs in the air and can not easily be put into words but just enjoyed. The meaning is too deep and it only provokes hunger that would consume if it could. Truly masterful
June 15th, 2025 05:09
veil of the known
arqios said:
Hopefully not too deep or too weighty for a Sunday read. Hadn\'t quite finalised the fathers day write; ours is not until 7 Sept., this year. hehe
June 15th, 2025 04:28
arqios said:
Hopefully not too deep or too weighty for a Sunday read. Hadn\'t quite finalised the fathers day write; ours is not until 7 Sept., this year. hehe
June 15th, 2025 04:28
veil of the known
David Wakeling said:
Wow this is special. Reading this I am transported to the river ,t he city and nature. Interestingly the author is chooses not to participate. because as it says a t the end some things are left untold.I really enjoyed this. A very introspective piece.
June 15th, 2025 04:20
David Wakeling said:
Wow this is special. Reading this I am transported to the river ,t he city and nature. Interestingly the author is chooses not to participate. because as it says a t the end some things are left untold.I really enjoyed this. A very introspective piece.
June 15th, 2025 04:20
a lad\'s cards
Poetic Licence said:
Lovely nostalgia, not only were they competitive and fun but very educational and still going strong today, I sense this is also a bit more than card\'s, what we might lose today maybe we can get back tomorrow, enjoyed the read
June 15th, 2025 02:44
Poetic Licence said:
Lovely nostalgia, not only were they competitive and fun but very educational and still going strong today, I sense this is also a bit more than card\'s, what we might lose today maybe we can get back tomorrow, enjoyed the read
June 15th, 2025 02:44
a lad\'s cards
David Wakeling said:
A fascinating collection and a wonderful trip down nostalgia avenue.I had cards when I was a kid they were the Australian animals.I particularly liked the Boobook owl.This is a great poem.Took me to happy places beyond.
June 14th, 2025 19:32
David Wakeling said:
A fascinating collection and a wonderful trip down nostalgia avenue.I had cards when I was a kid they were the Australian animals.I particularly liked the Boobook owl.This is a great poem.Took me to happy places beyond.
June 14th, 2025 19:32
a lad\'s cards
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! Sentimental, nostalgic...a great metaphor...and prophetic (when we look at Trump\'s array of tanks and dictator\'s dreams...sorry, I\'m stuck living here in the Umbrella States of Aggression...pardon me...USA 🤷♂️) all at the same time. Wonderful job on this, my friend! A fave for sure! 🌹👏
June 14th, 2025 17:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! Sentimental, nostalgic...a great metaphor...and prophetic (when we look at Trump\'s array of tanks and dictator\'s dreams...sorry, I\'m stuck living here in the Umbrella States of Aggression...pardon me...USA 🤷♂️) all at the same time. Wonderful job on this, my friend! A fave for sure! 🌹👏
June 14th, 2025 17:36
a lad\'s cards
Doggerel Dave said:
Facinating. I never knew. In my day (I mean kiddie day) and inherited from my Dad were cigarette cards (cough cough). But although there were games derived for those not interested in collecting, this was for the conkers, marbles and knucklebones (don\'t remember what we called it - five stones?) off season.
Your game sounds very war/competitive for boys. Thanks for this slice of social history.
June 14th, 2025 17:24
Doggerel Dave said:
Facinating. I never knew. In my day (I mean kiddie day) and inherited from my Dad were cigarette cards (cough cough). But although there were games derived for those not interested in collecting, this was for the conkers, marbles and knucklebones (don\'t remember what we called it - five stones?) off season.
Your game sounds very war/competitive for boys. Thanks for this slice of social history.
June 14th, 2025 17:24
the poet’s barren tale
Tony Grannell said:
The unslaked thirst for a poem - the clink of empty cups, a hollow toast, indeed and yet this fine, fine poem squeezed out of the drought to quench the reader\'s desire for, as I\'ve said, a fine, fine poem. ... and now to stock the, \'Pub With No Beer\' - I could do with a pint - Slainte Mhath!
I trust you are in fine fettle,
Tony.
June 14th, 2025 16:26
Tony Grannell said:
The unslaked thirst for a poem - the clink of empty cups, a hollow toast, indeed and yet this fine, fine poem squeezed out of the drought to quench the reader\'s desire for, as I\'ve said, a fine, fine poem. ... and now to stock the, \'Pub With No Beer\' - I could do with a pint - Slainte Mhath!
I trust you are in fine fettle,
Tony.
June 14th, 2025 16:26
a lad\'s cards
sorenbarrett said:
I sense not only a nostalgic story from the past but a metaphor as well in a world where every move is a gamble and win or loose we get up the next day to try to win back what we lost. A lovely write that brings back memories. A fave
June 14th, 2025 15:53
sorenbarrett said:
I sense not only a nostalgic story from the past but a metaphor as well in a world where every move is a gamble and win or loose we get up the next day to try to win back what we lost. A lovely write that brings back memories. A fave
June 14th, 2025 15:53
a lad\'s cards
arqios said:
A weekend sentimental journey… top trump cards where a real thing among senior primary and middle schoolers way back when.
June 14th, 2025 15:32
arqios said:
A weekend sentimental journey… top trump cards where a real thing among senior primary and middle schoolers way back when.
June 14th, 2025 15:32
the poet’s barren tale
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wonderful write. Speaks to me of writer\'s block among other things. Of course it could mean far more than that. That was just what hit me initially. And, writer\'s block very much is like a bar with no beer, an oasis with no water, a marriage with no love. Wonderful write! 🌹👏 You and I appeared to disappear and reappear on our poetry feeds at the same exact time! You didn\'t happen to go to Disney World, did you? 🤣
June 14th, 2025 08:10
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wonderful write. Speaks to me of writer\'s block among other things. Of course it could mean far more than that. That was just what hit me initially. And, writer\'s block very much is like a bar with no beer, an oasis with no water, a marriage with no love. Wonderful write! 🌹👏 You and I appeared to disappear and reappear on our poetry feeds at the same exact time! You didn\'t happen to go to Disney World, did you? 🤣
June 14th, 2025 08:10
the poet’s barren tale
Goldfinch60 said:
But your poem got server arqios,m well done.
Andy
June 14th, 2025 01:23
Goldfinch60 said:
But your poem got server arqios,m well done.
Andy
June 14th, 2025 01:23
the poet’s barren tale
Soman Ragavan said:
Notice the words : “wordless flame, empty cups, unsated, shrugged, muse unspoken. “There’s no story here,” drought-struck desert, grasping shadows, never served.”
All these point to an experience common to poets : mental block. A moment or period in time when your inspiration deserts you. You feel helpless, clueless. You struggle to produce, to invent, to compose. But the words and ideas do not come through. The most impactful writings spring from exceptional inspiration. And inspiration is beyond conscious control. It just happens to you. When it does, you must seize it and make the most of it. Not for your own sake, but for the sake of humanity, for whom we write really.
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June 13th, 2025 19:56
Soman Ragavan said:
Notice the words : “wordless flame, empty cups, unsated, shrugged, muse unspoken. “There’s no story here,” drought-struck desert, grasping shadows, never served.”
All these point to an experience common to poets : mental block. A moment or period in time when your inspiration deserts you. You feel helpless, clueless. You struggle to produce, to invent, to compose. But the words and ideas do not come through. The most impactful writings spring from exceptional inspiration. And inspiration is beyond conscious control. It just happens to you. When it does, you must seize it and make the most of it. Not for your own sake, but for the sake of humanity, for whom we write really.
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June 13th, 2025 19:56
the poet’s barren tale
arqios said:
Welcome back to my poetry (feed); this little one being in part inspired by the song: “Pub With No Beer.” Hope you enjoy “clink”
June 13th, 2025 19:43
arqios said:
Welcome back to my poetry (feed); this little one being in part inspired by the song: “Pub With No Beer.” Hope you enjoy “clink”
June 13th, 2025 19:43
ancient roots
Tony Grannell said:
You have woven this poem as the reader\'s mind is woven into its etherial form as if to become one with the poetry of these ancient roots. The true sign of a great poet. Outstanding.
Kind regards,
Tony.
June 13th, 2025 12:20
Tony Grannell said:
You have woven this poem as the reader\'s mind is woven into its etherial form as if to become one with the poetry of these ancient roots. The true sign of a great poet. Outstanding.
Kind regards,
Tony.
June 13th, 2025 12:20
ancient roots
Goldfinch60 said:
Those ancient roots have brought us to where we are now arqios.
Andy
June 6th, 2025 01:47
Goldfinch60 said:
Those ancient roots have brought us to where we are now arqios.
Andy
June 6th, 2025 01:47
ancient roots
Kevin Hulme said:
Yes , Trees are something you never tire of.
I Love when it\'s Windy and the Branches wave, and there\'s that Wonderful Sound like Waves breaking on a Shore. Good one.
June 5th, 2025 12:04
Kevin Hulme said:
Yes , Trees are something you never tire of.
I Love when it\'s Windy and the Branches wave, and there\'s that Wonderful Sound like Waves breaking on a Shore. Good one.
June 5th, 2025 12:04
ancient roots
Damaso said:
Wow, what a delight to read this text. Thank you so much! Regards
June 5th, 2025 09:15
Damaso said:
Wow, what a delight to read this text. Thank you so much! Regards
June 5th, 2025 09:15
ancient roots
Poetic Licence said:
A lovely write of an essential part of our planet and our existance, I dont know the name of the style/lay out of the write, but I like it, enjoyed the read
June 5th, 2025 04:48
Poetic Licence said:
A lovely write of an essential part of our planet and our existance, I dont know the name of the style/lay out of the write, but I like it, enjoyed the read
June 5th, 2025 04:48
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