Comments received on poems by arqios
drive on by
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words arqios, I would drive you home but I am a couple of miles away from you.
Andy
July 12th, 2025 01:19
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words arqios, I would drive you home but I am a couple of miles away from you.
Andy
July 12th, 2025 01:19
drive on by
David Wakeling said:
I know the feeling here.Depending on a car is filled with trouble. They always let you down .A powerful poem with a despairing question.Very honest.
July 11th, 2025 19:22
David Wakeling said:
I know the feeling here.Depending on a car is filled with trouble. They always let you down .A powerful poem with a despairing question.Very honest.
July 11th, 2025 19:22
drive on by
Tristan Robert Lange said:
I love your form here—the bold first lines anchor each stanza like mile markers, giving the whole piece this subtle forward motion. And the closing hits especially hard…the quiet desperation of needing a way out just to survive. Stark, beautiful, and hauntingly familiar. Brilliant work, my friend. 🌹👏
July 11th, 2025 16:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
I love your form here—the bold first lines anchor each stanza like mile markers, giving the whole piece this subtle forward motion. And the closing hits especially hard…the quiet desperation of needing a way out just to survive. Stark, beautiful, and hauntingly familiar. Brilliant work, my friend. 🌹👏
July 11th, 2025 16:46
drive on by
Bella Shepard said:
We are indeed dependent on vehicular transport in the world of today, and you describe it incredibly well. Being of a certain age I ponder the day when I will no longer be able to drive, and that\'s a scary thought. Hope that you get your wheels none too soon. Good write!
July 11th, 2025 09:17
Bella Shepard said:
We are indeed dependent on vehicular transport in the world of today, and you describe it incredibly well. Being of a certain age I ponder the day when I will no longer be able to drive, and that\'s a scary thought. Hope that you get your wheels none too soon. Good write!
July 11th, 2025 09:17
drive on by
Doggerel Dave said:
\'This country\' being of course Australia where I don\'t own a car. But for anyone outside your big cities or even in the outer suburbs four wheels are no luxury, no lifestyle choice - the motor vehicle an absolute necessity.
Problem in a nutshell (poetic nutshell) mate.
July 11th, 2025 08:11
Doggerel Dave said:
\'This country\' being of course Australia where I don\'t own a car. But for anyone outside your big cities or even in the outer suburbs four wheels are no luxury, no lifestyle choice - the motor vehicle an absolute necessity.
Problem in a nutshell (poetic nutshell) mate.
July 11th, 2025 08:11
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Poetic Licence said:
Very enjoyable read, I cant driv anymore but have great local transport, I can appreciate for some it\'s a nightmare not having a car, nicely written
July 11th, 2025 07:32
Poetic Licence said:
Very enjoyable read, I cant driv anymore but have great local transport, I can appreciate for some it\'s a nightmare not having a car, nicely written
July 11th, 2025 07:32
drive on by
Tony Grannell said:
Have wheels will travel, no money, no wheels, have feet will blister, by bus if it ever arrives. The pangs of transport in today\'s world, just to make a wage. The obstacles of life for a poor honest poet. Down to earth and spot on in four fine stanzas.
Wishing you the best of luck,
Tony.
July 11th, 2025 07:27
Tony Grannell said:
Have wheels will travel, no money, no wheels, have feet will blister, by bus if it ever arrives. The pangs of transport in today\'s world, just to make a wage. The obstacles of life for a poor honest poet. Down to earth and spot on in four fine stanzas.
Wishing you the best of luck,
Tony.
July 11th, 2025 07:27
drive on by
sorenbarrett said:
I felt this write Cryptic. I\'ve been without a ride. Thumbed when young until one time a guy didn\'t want to let me out. Finally dropped me further down the road than I was to start with. Have caught buses that came too late, ubered that emptied my pocket and sometime didn\'t show up, walked till exhausted. This poem is full of great metaphors as well that each one fit like a glove. It smelled of country vast and expansive and the poverty that I\'ve known. It was as familiar as an old pair of worn boots. A fave
July 11th, 2025 07:15
sorenbarrett said:
I felt this write Cryptic. I\'ve been without a ride. Thumbed when young until one time a guy didn\'t want to let me out. Finally dropped me further down the road than I was to start with. Have caught buses that came too late, ubered that emptied my pocket and sometime didn\'t show up, walked till exhausted. This poem is full of great metaphors as well that each one fit like a glove. It smelled of country vast and expansive and the poverty that I\'ve known. It was as familiar as an old pair of worn boots. A fave
July 11th, 2025 07:15
starfall, freefall
Goldfinch60 said:
That company will always be with you arqios.
Andy
July 11th, 2025 01:44
Goldfinch60 said:
That company will always be with you arqios.
Andy
July 11th, 2025 01:44
starfall, freefall
David Wakeling said:
What a deep and sensitive write.Very moving and enjoyable to read.I read it twice. Some wonderful lines here.Well done
July 10th, 2025 20:02
David Wakeling said:
What a deep and sensitive write.Very moving and enjoyable to read.I read it twice. Some wonderful lines here.Well done
July 10th, 2025 20:02
starfall, freefall
MendedFences27 said:
Rik, I love the playing with form and how it can add to the meaning of a poem. There is also a longing within these words for someone\'s return, if only to for \"company between questions\". All in all, a well written and intriguing piece, I loved it. - Phil A.
July 10th, 2025 14:14
MendedFences27 said:
Rik, I love the playing with form and how it can add to the meaning of a poem. There is also a longing within these words for someone\'s return, if only to for \"company between questions\". All in all, a well written and intriguing piece, I loved it. - Phil A.
July 10th, 2025 14:14
starfall, freefall
orchidee said:
I of course rarely get any cryptic meanings! lol.
July 10th, 2025 12:59
orchidee said:
I of course rarely get any cryptic meanings! lol.
July 10th, 2025 12:59
starfall, freefall
Damaso said:
Wow, how intriguing both the text and the image are. I\'ve reread it several times, and I think I\'ll reread it several more times. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.
July 10th, 2025 11:55
Damaso said:
Wow, how intriguing both the text and the image are. I\'ve reread it several times, and I think I\'ll reread it several more times. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.
July 10th, 2025 11:55
starfall, freefall
Poetic Licence said:
This touches a cord, no talking, questions etc just some company, nicely expressed and written
July 10th, 2025 10:38
Poetic Licence said:
This touches a cord, no talking, questions etc just some company, nicely expressed and written
July 10th, 2025 10:38
starfall, freefall
2781 said:
For some reason? I get the word reverse. Thinking of the universe expanding reminds me that on that day, all returns again.
July 10th, 2025 09:21
2781 said:
For some reason? I get the word reverse. Thinking of the universe expanding reminds me that on that day, all returns again.
July 10th, 2025 09:21
starfall, freefall
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my friend (OMF 🤣)…this is one of those poems that appears and disappears at the same time. That line—“because it’s running out of ways to hold itself together”—hit too close, in the best way. And that final ache for company between questions...you spoke what silence sometimes tries to say. Beautifully done. 🌹👏 An easy fave!
July 10th, 2025 08:58
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my friend (OMF 🤣)…this is one of those poems that appears and disappears at the same time. That line—“because it’s running out of ways to hold itself together”—hit too close, in the best way. And that final ache for company between questions...you spoke what silence sometimes tries to say. Beautifully done. 🌹👏 An easy fave!
July 10th, 2025 08:58
starfall, freefall
sorenbarrett said:
In the beginning was the word. Autem spoke and by his word all things were created. All things out of nothingness. The big bang. The next tow lines so perfect. ( I saw my reflection in the window and mistook it for someone coming home) Creation to destruction and back again, how greater coming home yet is it not all just a reflection. Two dimensional all reflections stand still they have already arrived. A blink a designation of time whether light years or in the blink of an eye. As the cosmos expands greater distance between stars and galaxies so greater distance between people and we all long for company and affiliation. Loos thoughts Cryptic. Beautiful poem,
July 10th, 2025 07:02
sorenbarrett said:
In the beginning was the word. Autem spoke and by his word all things were created. All things out of nothingness. The big bang. The next tow lines so perfect. ( I saw my reflection in the window and mistook it for someone coming home) Creation to destruction and back again, how greater coming home yet is it not all just a reflection. Two dimensional all reflections stand still they have already arrived. A blink a designation of time whether light years or in the blink of an eye. As the cosmos expands greater distance between stars and galaxies so greater distance between people and we all long for company and affiliation. Loos thoughts Cryptic. Beautiful poem,
July 10th, 2025 07:02
nev
David Wakeling said:
I hope things work out. It is a poem about a persons mysterious behaviour.A senstive personal piece
July 9th, 2025 19:23
David Wakeling said:
I hope things work out. It is a poem about a persons mysterious behaviour.A senstive personal piece
July 9th, 2025 19:23
vestibule
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Arqios,
This reads like an awakening from the mechanical to the philosophical in a most splendid poem. From the peeling of an orange to the opening of time. So carefully composed, not a word out of place and each stanza a marvel to behold. Very well done indeed.
All the best,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 11:28
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Arqios,
This reads like an awakening from the mechanical to the philosophical in a most splendid poem. From the peeling of an orange to the opening of time. So carefully composed, not a word out of place and each stanza a marvel to behold. Very well done indeed.
All the best,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 11:28
nev
Neville said:
Hey brother Arqios spooky, or what .. & furthermore, I can\'t think of a time when I felt more chuffed .. chuffed to bits in fact (for those non Brits, chuffed is a kind of happy & honoured kind feeling) ..
July 9th, 2025 11:22
Neville said:
Hey brother Arqios spooky, or what .. & furthermore, I can\'t think of a time when I felt more chuffed .. chuffed to bits in fact (for those non Brits, chuffed is a kind of happy & honoured kind feeling) ..
July 9th, 2025 11:22
nev
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend…this was exactly the right kind of poem, at the right kind of moment. 😔 You gave shape to what so many of us have been quietly feeling in Neville’s absence. And now, with that return poem—it feels like the circle’s closing just a little. Thank you for posting this anyway. You said what needed saying. 🌹👏 And welcome back, Sir Neville!
July 9th, 2025 10:58
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend…this was exactly the right kind of poem, at the right kind of moment. 😔 You gave shape to what so many of us have been quietly feeling in Neville’s absence. And now, with that return poem—it feels like the circle’s closing just a little. Thank you for posting this anyway. You said what needed saying. 🌹👏 And welcome back, Sir Neville!
July 9th, 2025 10:58
nev
Poetic Licence said:
I echo the sentiment it is good to have him back, touching write
July 9th, 2025 10:39
Poetic Licence said:
I echo the sentiment it is good to have him back, touching write
July 9th, 2025 10:39
nev
sorenbarrett said:
A fave for the respect. Love the tribute. I had searched far and wide and am very pleased with his return. Good write Cryptic belated or not.
July 9th, 2025 09:22
sorenbarrett said:
A fave for the respect. Love the tribute. I had searched far and wide and am very pleased with his return. Good write Cryptic belated or not.
July 9th, 2025 09:22
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